{"product_id":"picea-abies-nidiformis","title":"Picea abies Nidiformis - spruce","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Norway spruce \u003cem\u003ePicea abies\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nidiformis', also known as \"bird's nest spruce\", is a slow-growing dwarf conifer. Here are some tips for its care and light requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil slightly moist, especially during the first few years after planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOnce well established, it is tolerant of some drought, but prefers regular watering during hot or prolonged dry periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThis cultivar naturally has a compact, rounded shape, so pruning is generally not necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIf needed, you can remove dead or diseased branches in early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer well-drained, acidic to slightly alkaline soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIf your soil is heavy or clayey, add sand or compost to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a specific conifer fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulching\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and limit weeds, but avoid the mulch directly touching the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cem\u003ePicea abies\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nidiformis' prefers \u003cstrong\u003efull sun exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt can tolerate partial shade, but insufficient light can lead to less dense foliage and slower growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"2 gallons","offer_id":48224194462000,"sku":"","price":42.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/313_4.jpg?v=1712790390","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/picea-abies-nidiformis","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}