In the forest, young spruce trees often grow without the help and support of people. If you have spruce trees in your garden, they can also multiply in this way. Alternatively, plant purchased seedlings.
Where do I get spruce seedlings and how do I plant them?
Spruce seedlings are available in nurseries as bare-root plants or in pots. Bare-rooted seedlings are planted in autumn, while potted plants can be planted almost all year round. Seedlings require sufficient watering, but waterlogging should be avoided.
Where do I get seedlings?
You can get spruce trees as bare-root seedlings or as pot or container plants in many garden centers, but especially in good tree nurseries. It is best to plant bare-root spruces in autumn. Container plants or spruces in pots can be planted all year round if the ground is frost-free.
How do I care for seedlings?
Young spruce trees depend on an adequate supply of water. This is particularly important for seedlings purchased bare-root; in container plants, the roots are better protected and more resilient by the ball. After planting, water your spruces thoroughly and water the plants regularly for the next two to three weeks. However, be sure to avoid waterlogging.
Can I grow seedlings myself?
You can cut cuttings from your own spruce trees and grow seedlings from them. This will give you genetically identical plants. This type of propagation is particularly advantageous if there are few spruce trees that thrive in your climate zone.
It is best to cut annual shoot tips using a small piece of old wood as cuttings. This cutting should be around six to ten centimeters tall and the woody part is inserted into the ground. The ideal time is shortly before the spruce sprouts in spring.
The most important things in brief:
- best selection in nurseries
- Planting bare-root seedlings in autumn
- Container plants can be planted almost all year round
- You must water young spruces sufficiently
- Avoid waterlogging and prolonged drought
- Cuttings can also be grown yourself
- ideal time to cut the cuttings: in spring shortly before budding
Tip
When it comes to freshly planted spruces, make sure you have enough water. Once the root ball has dried out, the spruce can no longer be saved. However, waterlogging is also harmful.