Colorado Blue Spruce 2

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Colorado Blue Spruce 2

Colorado Blue Spruce

Colorado Blue Spruce · Picea pungens

StarterDied

Tree facts

Acquired
2022-12-26
Training started
2023-01-08
Origin
2017-04-01
Last touched
2023-08-01
Container
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Style
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Size
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Exhibition-ready
No

Home Depot

Current care

Mid Summer
Watering
Maintain frequent watering. Avoid wet feet by ensuring proper drainage.
Fertilization
Resume light feeding if growth has slowed naturally.
Pests Disease
High risk period for spider mites; spray with water regularly to deter.
Summer Protection
Maintain shade and wind protection.
Wound Management
Seal fresh cuts to prevent sap loss and desiccation.
Deadwood Carving
Continue as needed but avoid carving during extreme heat.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2023-08-01Other
    Died
  • 2023-06-14Observation
  • 2023-02-28Repot
    Courtyard
  • 2023-02-26Fertilize
    Courtyard
  • 2023-01-08Prune
    Courtyard
  • 2023-01-08Wire
    Courtyard
  • 2023-01-08Wired
    Courtyard
  • 2022-12-30Other
    CourtyardContest entry
View full timeline →
  • Timeline
  • Photos
  • Story

Timeline

10 events

Tree died2023-08-01T08:00:00.000Z
2023
  • 2023-08-01 19:00OtherDied
  • 2023-06-14 20:15Observation
    • Colorado Blue Spruce 2 — Observation — 2023-06-14
  • 2023-02-28 20:00Repot
    Courtyard
  • 2023-02-26 20:00Fertilize
    Courtyard
  • 2023-01-08 20:00Prune
    Courtyard
  • 2023-01-08 20:00Wire
    Courtyard
  • 2023-01-08 20:00Wired
    Courtyard
2022
  • 2022-12-30 20:00OtherContest entry
    Courtyard
  • 2022-12-29 21:29Observation
    • Colorado Blue Spruce 2 — Observation — 2022-12-29
    • Colorado Blue Spruce 2 — Observation — 2022-12-29
    • Colorado Blue Spruce 2 — Observation — 2022-12-29
  • 2022-12-27 14:14Observation
    • Colorado Blue Spruce 2 — Observation — 2022-12-27
    • Colorado Blue Spruce 2 — Observation — 2022-12-27

Photos

June 2023

  • Colorado Blue Spruce 2 — cover photoCover

December 2022

  • Colorado Blue Spruce 2 — Observation — 2022-12-29
  • Colorado Blue Spruce 2 — Observation — 2022-12-29
  • Colorado Blue Spruce 2 — Observation — 2022-12-29
  • Colorado Blue Spruce 2 — Observation — 2022-12-27
  • Colorado Blue Spruce 2 — Observation — 2022-12-27

Story

No story written yet.

Current care

Mid Summer
Watering
Maintain frequent watering. Avoid wet feet by ensuring proper drainage.
Fertilization
Resume light feeding if growth has slowed naturally.
Pests Disease
High risk period for spider mites; spray with water regularly to deter.
Summer Protection
Maintain shade and wind protection.
Wound Management
Seal fresh cuts to prevent sap loss and desiccation.
Deadwood Carving
Continue as needed but avoid carving during extreme heat.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2023-08-01Other
    Died
  • 2023-06-14Observation
  • 2023-02-28Repot
    Courtyard
  • 2023-02-26Fertilize
    Courtyard
  • 2023-01-08Prune
    Courtyard
  • 2023-01-08Wire
    Courtyard
  • 2023-01-08Wired
    Courtyard
  • 2022-12-30Other
    CourtyardContest entry
View full timeline →

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