Watering silver fir, blue spruce

Content:

• Noble fir origin
• Noble fir care and location
• Pruning noble fir
• Fertilizing noble fir
• Watering the silver fir

Noble fir origin

The noble fir (Abies procera), also known as the blue spruce, is native to northwestern North America, including the states of Oregon and Washington. In its native habitat, it grows in cool, rainy mountain forests between 300 and 1.500 meters above sea level. The noble fir belongs to the pine family (Pinaceae) and is one of the tallest fir species in the world: in its natural habitat, it reaches heights of up to 90 meters. In Central Europe, it is prized as an ornamental tree, Christmas tree, and park tree due to its majestic appearance and silvery-blue needles.

The noble fir is wind-resistant, long-lived, and relatively slow-growing, developing an elegant, conical crown. Particularly striking are its sturdy, upward-pointing cones and densely packed needles with a silvery sheen. It exudes a pleasant, resinous scent. Note: The blue spruce is not the same tree as the blue spruce.

Noble fir care and location

The noble fir loves cool, moist, and partially shaded locations. It prefers deep, humus-rich soils. A slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal for the noble fir. Note that due to its tall growth, the noble fir is only suitable for large gardens or parks. It is frost-hardy down to about -25°C, but is sensitive to late frosts when budding.

The noble fir is relatively easy to care for, but it depends on specific site conditions. It particularly requires moist air, permeable, nutrient-rich soil, and does not tolerate prolonged dry periods. In dry or hot regions, the noble fir therefore requires considerable attention, especially during the summer months.

Pruning noble fir

The silver fir does not require regular Video editing and develops a uniform shape on its own. Pruning should only be done when necessary, for example, to remove dead wood or damaged branches. If you prune the noble fir, do so only in late winter or very early spring, before the sap starts to rise. Avoid heavy pruning, as fir regeneration is limited. Individual branches should be removed completely at the base to allow for clean wound healing.

Fertilizing noble fir

The silver fir has a moderate nutrient requirement. Especially in humus-poor soils, fertilization This can be helpful. Make sure to use only organic materials, if possible. Avoid calcareous fertilizers, as the silver fir prefers acidic to neutral soils. A layer of bark mulch helps improve soil structure and retain moisture, while also releasing nutrients into the soil over time.

Watering the silver fir

The noble fir has a medium to high water requirement, especially during the initial growth phase and during dry summer months. Make sure the noble fir has good soil moisture, especially during the first five years. Drought quickly leads to needle loss, brown tips, or stunted shoots. We offer the following watering recommendations for the noble fir:

• Young trees (1st–5th year): Water regularly and deeply, 2–3 times a week during dry periods. 
• Mature trees: Occasionally provide supplementary watering during extended dry periods.
• mulching helps to keep soil moisture stable. 

And here are the basic recommendations for the Watering trees:

• To ensure that the water can actually reach the root area, a lot of water should be given at once, ideally 75 – 100 liters of water in one watering. 
• The water should be released slowly so the soil can absorb it optimally. If water is applied too quickly, it will run off the surface, as dry soil can only absorb a small amount of water. Therefore, we recommend using tree watering bags. 
• The baumbad watering bags They release water drop by drop through small holes into the soil over a period of several hours. This allows for good moisture absorption in the root zone of the tree, where the roots can easily absorb the water. 
• The bag is placed around the tree trunk like a jacket and zipped shut. It is then filled with water, releasing the water drop by drop over the next few hours.