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Ezo spruce

Picea glehnii
Key features
Rough-and-ready spruce trees are from colder climates ∙Spruce enjoy the snow
where their branches sag under the weight of snow. Their and generally endure
the cold, but dislike
short needles are ideal for bonsai cultivation, and the Ezo
freezing winds. Position
spruce is one of the most compact. Foliage them in partial shade in
pads are slightly rugged, in keeping summer, provide shelter
with the wild nature of the species. for winter, and do not
allow a deep, hard freeze
to affect the pot.
∙Wire the main branches
to set the structure. Allow
new growth to extend and
then pinch off the tips to
encourage more shoots
to develop farther back
inside the tree.

The rock balances this
dynamic tree, allowing
for a smaller pot size

Moss and compact Looking closer
accent plants growing Top: Young extensions give the
over the root base foliage a subtle two-tone color.
add character
Center and below: Accent plants
growing on the rock and roots
are naturally compact alpine
Warped pot species that would be found in
Balancing branch reflects the that environment. They can be
close to the trunk rough-and- used to add character, or even
helps stop the tree ready character to conceal faults.
from appearing to of the tree
fall over

18in / 45cm tall
Courtesy of John Pitt