Engelmann Spruce 1

058-SpruceEngelmann-001

Engelmann Spruce 1

Engelmann Spruce

Engelmann Spruce · Picea engelmannii

Pre-Bonsai

Tree facts

Acquired
2025-06-07
Training started
2023-06-01
Origin
2019-06-01
Last touched
2026-06-13
Container
—
Style
—
Size
—
Exhibition-ready
No

Young-ish engelmann spruce in nice pot from Nicky Ducommun, appears to be ~14-17 years old based on branch whorls and thickness. Likely was a young yamadori. Very straight. Maybe formal upright? Or needs serious styling.

Current care

Mid Summer
Watering
High demand; water thoroughly and consistently.
Fertilization
Discontinue high nitrogen; switch to low or zero nitrogen.
Pests Disease
Watch for spider mites in hot weather; inspect needles.
Summer Protection
Protect from peak heat; humidity trays help indoors.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-13Prune
    Back YardSlight pruning to improve taper.
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-29Observation
    BenchPhoto
  • 2025-11-02Observation
    BenchPhoto
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    Bench
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Unwire
    BenchReally bad scarring. Will need to be trunk chopped.
  • 2025-07-13Observation
View full timeline →
  • Timeline
  • Photos
  • Story

Timeline

9 events

2026
  • 2026-06-13 15:03Prune
    Back Yard

    Slight pruning to improve taper.

    • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Prune — 2026-06-13
    • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Prune — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2026-06-12 21:33Fertilize
    Bench

    Fertilized with liquid fertilizer.

  • 2026-03-29 05:31Observation
    Bench

    Photo

    • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
    • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Observation — 2026-03-29
2025
  • 2025-11-02 03:53Observation
    Bench

    Photo

    • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-10-23 07:45Observation
    Bench
    • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Observation — 2025-10-23
  • 2025-09-11 13:53Observation
    Bench

    Bench Photo

    • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Observation — 2025-09-11
  • 2025-07-19 13:53Unwire
    Bench

    Really bad scarring. Will need to be trunk chopped.

    • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Unwire — stereoscopic 3D
    • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Unwire — 2025-07-19
    • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Unwire — 2025-07-19
  • 2025-07-13 20:56Observation
    • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-06-07 19:00OtherAcquired
    Bench

Photos

June 2026

  • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Prune — 2026-06-14
  • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Prune — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D

March 2026

  • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Observation — 2026-03-29 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Observation — 2026-03-29

November 2025

  • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Observation — 2025-11-02 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D

October 2025

  • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Observation — 2025-10-23

September 2025

  • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Observation — 2025-09-11

July 2025

  • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Unwire — 2025-07-19
  • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Unwire — 2025-07-19
  • Engelmann Spruce 1 — Unwire — 2025-07-19 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Engelmann Spruce 1 — cover photoCover

Story

No story written yet.

Current care

Mid Summer
Watering
High demand; water thoroughly and consistently.
Fertilization
Discontinue high nitrogen; switch to low or zero nitrogen.
Pests Disease
Watch for spider mites in hot weather; inspect needles.
Summer Protection
Protect from peak heat; humidity trays help indoors.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-13Prune
    Back YardSlight pruning to improve taper.
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-29Observation
    BenchPhoto
  • 2025-11-02Observation
    BenchPhoto
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    Bench
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-07-19Unwire
    BenchReally bad scarring. Will need to be trunk chopped.
  • 2025-07-13Observation
View full timeline →

Paths onward

BackThe Engelmann Spruce benchAll the benches, by species or by rank.ReferenceEngelmann Spruce, the speciesCare profile, seasonal calendar, placement and watering notes.TodayThe AlmanacWhat the garden asks of you now.
Mossy Spot · PNW · Zone 8bgrow slowly
Mossy Spot❧The Garden❧Engelmann Spruce❧Engelmann Spruce 1
73° Clear · Mid Summer
Sign in