Ok I learned from my mistake but

frenchman

I bought an Dwarf Alberta spruce from a local nursery, and stupid me kept it in the house to long. But before it totaly died I place it outside. since it is starting to get cold out side now and since the tree had started to die I placed it in a cold frame on the cold and realy windy days to protect it from further abuse. But I checked it out today and it seems to be doing worse. I havn't fed it in a month,because I know that can do more harm than good. I do check on it every other day to see how it is doing, I don't know what else to do with the tree to bring it back. It is not totaly dead because it still has green needles in most spots. what else can i do to bring the tree back.

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Dr.Bonsai

Hi Frenchman,

the one thing this tree doesn't need is winter protection. * Albertas are very hardy. *Something like -40F! *

That's "Alberta" as in Alberta, Canada, and the cold will do this tree some good. *Keep watering, but put it outside where it can get some winter sunshine and recuperate. *If you still have green tips, the tree will likely recover. The soil should be slightly moist but never soggy, and let it dry out just a bit between waterings.

Good Luck,

Dr.Bonsai

frenchman

I thought because the tree isn't feeling good it should be protected some what from the harsh elements at least till it recovers. but i will do what you say and thank for the help

Will_Heath

If I were you, I would dig a hole into the ground and bury the tree pot and all into it up to and slightly over the pot rim. Then forget it until late spring.

Good luck,


Will

TreeBay

Dear Will,

That post is 3 years old

Regards,

Matt

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Will_Heath

Then he darn well better hurry!

LOL,

Will

JTriptow

Will,

S-L-O-W. Didn't I just tell you that??



Jennifer

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