{"product_id":"picea-abies-pusch-norway-spruce","title":"Picea abies 'Pusch' (Norway Spruce)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePicea abies\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pusch' is another dwarf Norway spruce cultivar, appreciated for its attractive red cones that turn brown when mature. Here's how to care for it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\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 consistently moist, especially during the first few years of growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOnce well-established, this plant tolerates moderate periods of drought better.\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\u003ePrefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIf your soil is clayey or poorly drained, add sand or compost to improve conditions.\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\u003eIts natural growth is compact and mounding, so pruning is rarely necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRemove dead or damaged branches in late winter or 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\u003eFertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eApply a conifer fertilizer in spring, following the manufacturer's recommendations.\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\u003eA layer of mulch around the base will help retain moisture, stabilize soil temperature, and control weeds. Make sure the mulch does not directly touch the base of the plant.\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\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cem\u003ePicea abies\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pusch' prefers \u003cstrong\u003efull sun exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e for optimal growth and abundant cone production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates partial shade, but insufficient light can reduce its density and coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"2 gallons","offer_id":48224207601968,"sku":"","price":191.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/piceaabiespusch_1920x_dad35561-a5d2-447d-957c-5ce07489852a.jpg?v=1713924558","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/picea-abies-pusch-norway-spruce","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}