[align=left]I have a question regarding pruning of a norway spruce, the tree is about 20 feet tall but the branches closest to the ground are actually laying on the ground, is this ok, or should I remove those branches?* If i should remove the ground branches is it ok to do it now, its May 9 and the tree is already showing lots of new green growth.* Im in zone 6[/align]
[align=left]Thanks,[/align]
[align=left]SR[/align]
Results 1 to 2 of 2
Thread: norway spruce pruning question
-
05-10-2006, 05:27 PM #1
Junior Member
- Join Date
- May 2006
- Posts
- 1
-
05-11-2006, 07:11 PM #2
Administrator
Site Admin
- Join Date
- Sep 2003
- Location
- Maryland zone 7
- Posts
- 3,042
Hi SR,
It's a matter of personal choice.* If you don't like the look or need to walk under it, then you can remove the lower limbs.* Personally, I prefer them on, escpecially since not much grows underneath anyway the the trees roots are near the surface.* Here's some info on your tree.
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/trees/PICABIA.pdf
If you need sites on how to properly prune and mulch, just let me know.
Newt
When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.
Reply With Quote