Tree Care
Tree Care
Colorado Blue Spruce
General Care
The Colorado Blue Spruce tends to be a low maintenance tree. After being planted, however, the Colorado Blue will need a decent amount of watering in order to start the roots. Once the root system has been established, watering becomes more sparse. The Colorado Blue Spruce, being fairly drought resistant, only needs the occasional watering during the drier parts of the summer. Though they are drought resistant, the Colorado Blue does need well-draining soil and does not take well to flooding.
Potential Problems
Not many problems arise with the spruce but watch out for the spreading of yellow dots (which may indicate spider mites or pine weevils) and fruiting fungal bodies followed by needle discoloration or needle drop (which may indicate a disease called needle cast).
Correct Spacing
The biggest problem that arises with the Colorado Blue Spruce is improper spacing. The Colorado Blue needs 22-25 feet around them, 25 feet being the ideal. If not planted far enough apart, the trees will grow into each other, resulting in the suffocation of branches and the eventual death of the trees.
Mulching for Longevity
It is highly recommended to mulch under and around the Colorado Blue Spruce. Mulching keeps in needed moisture while also allowing proper drainage, keeps away weeds, and also keeps a safe perimeter around your tree. Mowing too close to the tree will result in the breaking off of the ends of the branches which will slowly, but surely, kill the tree. Mulching, then, will protect your tree and create beautiful landscaping.
Vanderwolf Pine
General Care
The Vanderwolf Pine tends to be a low maintenance tree, but will need a decent amount of watering in order to start the roots. Once the root system has been established, watering becomes more sparse. The Vanderwolf Pine, easily adaptable to drier climates, only needs the occasional watering when the soil becomes drier during the summer. Though they enjoy a medium moisture in the soil, the Vanderwolf does need a well-draining soil to avoid becoming too wet.
Potential Problems
The biggest problem to watch out for on the Vanderwolf Pine are chlorotic spots that mature into cankers which are signs of white pine blister rust, an often fatal disease. The spreading of yellow dots, which may indicate spider mites or pine weevils, is a common problem among coniferous trees.
Correct Spacing
Due to their ornamental use, spacing is not a huge concern for the Vanderwolf Pine. The Vanderwolf, however, does need to be 15 feet away from the house to avoid the roots from causing damage to your home's structure. We can help you space them properly if you plan on placing multiple near each other.
Mulching for Longevity
It is highly recommended to mulch under and around the Vanderwolf Pine. Mulching keeps in needed moisture while also allowing proper drainage, keeps away weeds, and also keeps a safe perimeter around your tree. Mowing too close to the tree will result in the breaking off of the ends of the branches which will slowly, but surely, kill the tree. Mulching, then, will protect your tree and create beautiful landscaping.