Picea glauca "Conica", a pine to use as a Christmas tree

Picea Glauca "Conica"

Instead of having a tree Christmas artificial you can always think of a natural one to add decorations and lights. An ideal conifer in these cases is the Picea glauca "Conica", better known as white fir "Conica", a slow-growing tree native to Canada and North America which has the advantage that it does not require much maintenance.

This pine can also grow in pots so it is also ideal for terraces and balconies. In addition, it is ideal for homes with children as it does not have spikes or berries and it is not a toxic plant. Have evergreen and is a frost resistant pine and to the winds that it grows in optimal conditions when it is in a soil with acidic or neutral PH and in a fertile, humid but well-drained soil.

If you want to have a white fir You must have a sunny space because it needs conditions from semi sun to sun. The multiplication is by cuttings at the end of the summer although it is also possible to reproduce it by seeds.

Among the cares, it is recommended to make a fertilizer with compost in autumn or spring and some very gentle pruning as it is a slow healing tree.

Because it is a small and decorative tree, it is ideal to plant and enjoy Christmas by decorating a real pine tree.

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