Pruning guide
How to prune colorado blue spruce
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Pruning colorado blue spruce — FAQ
When should I prune colorado blue spruce?
Late spring, when new candles are half-extended but not yet hardened. Pinch or cut new candles back by half to slow extension and thicken the silhouette. Remove dead or damaged branches flush to the collar any time. Avoid cutting into old wood with no needles.
How often does colorado blue spruce need pruning?
As needed; shape-trimming of candles annually if size control is desired. Colorado Blue Spruce rarely needs pruning. It naturally forms a symmetrical conical shape without intervention. Remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches as needed. To control size or encourage density, lightly trim new candles in late spring before they harden. Never cut back into old, bare wood — spruces do not regenerate from leafless stems.
How do you prune colorado blue spruce?
Pinch or cut new candles back by half to slow extension and thicken the silhouette. Remove dead or damaged branches flush to the collar any time. Avoid cutting into old wood with no needles.