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Norway spruce

Lilybeanz🌸Lilybeanz🌸 Posts: 66
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Hi all, I wanted to purchase a small 1m Norway spruce in a pot to place at a memorial site for Christmas but wondered if anyone could advise if this would survive ok in an open outdoor environment? I think it would be ok from what I have read and I did ask at the shop but they were not very knowledgeable. I do not wish to plant it and it is only needed for Christmas but I wouldn’t want to get one only for it not to survive at all so I just wondered if anyone else has had this variety outside before? 

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Clue's in the title Lilybeanz  ;)
    Yes - it'll be fine. I'm making the assumption that you're in the UK,and that it will be in a suitable size of pot, and not left to it's own devices too long.
    Just make sure it's not going to be knocked over by wind, and that it will have enough water. If it's out in the open, it should be fine, as there should be enough rainwater to keep it moist,but you need to make sure it's well watered initially.
    It might be a good idea to dig a shallowish hole and drop the pot into that, to help it stay upright in windy weather.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    In their native habitat the Norway Spruce can see up to 4m(!) of rainfall per year ; one standing out in a pot will see nowhere near this , even in a UK Winter .
    Have you thought of how you'll keep it wet ?
    Some of the best trees are seen in Scotland and in Cumbria ; the abundant (and very welcome) rainfall here keeps them pristine .
    Here in the eastern part of the UK there are not many really good specimens .
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I think it's only going to be there over Christmas, Paul - so it should be ok.  :)
    Any longer, and it would need regular attention to make sure it didn't dry out - unless it was in a wet area. Like here  ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    Whoops......misread that bit !!.......Duuhh.!

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Paul B3 said:
    Whoops......misread that bit !!.......Duuhh.!

      Senior moment Paul?  :D 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    Fairygirl said:
    Paul B3 said:
    Whoops......misread that bit !!.......Duuhh.!

      Senior moment Paul? 

    OK...OK... so I made a mistake ! Even I am not infallible o:)
    PS Still got the scenic  screensaver ; one of the old Caledonian Pines??

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    You've lost me Paul...apologies.
    Did you borrow one of my photos? You'll have to jog my memory....
    where's that embarrassed face smiley when you need it  :D
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    The pic of that memorial stone beneath that old and broken Scots Pine ??

    Well..Well....now who's having a senior moment ? :)

    There's hope for me yet !

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Paul - I admit it - I need help!  :D
    I forgot I sent you that.  :/

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    Fairygirl
    You're not alone in thinking like that ; sometimes I have to sit and struggle to remember where we were working the previous day ! :o

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