Pruning guide
How to prune tompa norway spruce
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Pruning tompa norway spruce — FAQ
When should I prune tompa norway spruce?
Late spring, after new candles have fully elongated. Remove any dead or winter-injured stems with clean bypass pruners, cutting back to a live lateral or the branch collar. Candle-pinching is rarely warranted given the extremely slow growth rate. Do not cut into wood from previous seasons, as bare patches will not refoliate.
How often does tompa norway spruce need pruning?
Rarely; only as needed to remove dead or damaged growth. Tompa Norway Spruce is a very dwarf, slow-growing Picea abies selection with a compact mounded habit that requires almost no pruning. Remove dead or damaged branches in late spring. Avoid shaping cuts — the plant grows only a few centimetres per year and its natural form needs no correcting.
How do you prune tompa norway spruce?
Remove any dead or winter-injured stems with clean bypass pruners, cutting back to a live lateral or the branch collar. Candle-pinching is rarely warranted given the extremely slow growth rate. Do not cut into wood from previous seasons, as bare patches will not refoliate.