Colorado Blue Spruce
Picea pungens
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Watering
Move to near-daily checks. Adjust based on wind and sun exposure.
Fertilization
High potassium feed to support lignification of new shoots.
Pruning
Light shoot thinning and branch selection. Avoid heavy cuts.
Wiring
Not ideal unless branch direction demands it.
Bud Shoot Management
Refine growth direction by pinching strong terminal shoots.
Pests Disease
Watch for spider mites in warming weather.
Development
Refinement of growth pattern begins here.