Only one of four baby spruce trees survived the winter. What happened?
Any idea what happened? And how do I avoid it in the future?
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Janet Bergner on May 24, 2014My guess is they either dried out before the winter or with all the cold tems the little roots just froze. It would depend on the type of spruce but most don't do well in pots.Helpful Reply
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Sally Roesner Fuhr on May 24, 2014It was a merciless winter for plants. A potted plant's roots don't get as much protection from the cold. Wind burn is a factor, or it could be the surviving spruce got more shelter from a roof's overhang. Also, there is a fungus disease that affects spruce trees. The needles just drop off leaving empty branches. We had to trim the lower branches off of 27 spruce trees and then spray them with a fungicide one year ago.Helpful Reply
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Debbie Stanley on May 24, 2014I had the same thing happen to one of mine. But, I accidentally forgot to put a tray underneath the pot holding the plant that died. I believe it just dried up. The one on the opposite side of the front door is still doing fine, as well as, the 3 we planted by the front walk.Helpful Reply
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Jackie Gandy on May 25, 2014@Julie Benson-Grant I just think it gets too hot in the summer then in the winter it is too cold and that just finishes them off from the heat damage. After all they are called Alberta Spruces. For a similar look that is more hardy for the heat, try using the emerald green arborvitae, they work up just as nicely esp with ivy or seasonal color overflowing out of the pots !Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on May 25, 2014I have no idea, but this happens to me sometimes...I plant a couple of small trees for accents and one thrives, one fails....???? Both get the exact same treatment!Helpful Reply
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on May 25, 2014Alberta Spruce can be a very finicky plant and they can never be allowed to dry out. They either like the pot or the spot or not and for that reason I do not grow them. For accent plants in pots I choose emerald beauty Arborvitaes and Boxwoods. From the picture it is hard to tell what happened but lack of moisture during the winter is also a problem with plants in pots or newly planted shrubs and trees in fall. Happy Gardening!Helpful Reply
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Campfire_Dog on Oct 20, 2014The nursery in our area sets the pot into the ground and covers with dirt for the winter.Helpful Reply
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Cinda Stephenson Moore on Dec 07, 2015this happens to me....i have 8 planted in different places for accent, some in pots some in ground and always i of the pair will die..LOL always the one on the right side...its crazy..Helpful Reply
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