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title: "My spruce has been this size for about a year… any tips or are they…"
description: "My spruce has been this size for about a year… any tips or are they just slow growers?"
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author: "Sarah"
published: "2024-10-25T10:22:35.254399Z"
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# My spruce has been this size for about a year… any tips or are they…

_Posted by Sarah on 2024-10-25_

My spruce has been this size for about a year… any tips or are they just slow growers?

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## 6 comments

### Alyssa commented on 2024-10-25

Trees are slow growing, they take about few to several years to become sapling size and then from there it’s a couple decades before it’s a full grown tree. But also, you need to make sure you give it time to go dormant because keeping it “awake” all year drains its energy and stunts it growth. 🪴

#### Sarah replied on 2024-10-25

Thank you. How do I help it go dormant? It’s been outside most of the year, do I need to bring it back in?

#### Alyssa replied on 2024-10-25

Of course! Nope just keep it outside and let it experience winter, just make sure it doesn’t get too wet if you have a rainy type of winter.

#### Sarah replied on 2024-10-25

I’ll be sure to keep an eye on it and make sure it’s not wet all the time. We have an old conservatory so if the Autumn is overly wet I’ll move it but it’ll still be cool. Thanks again!

#### Alyssa replied on 2024-10-25

Perfect! That sounds like a good idea, I love conservatories, they are so magical looking, even ones that are abandoned. Best of planty luck to your little spruce! Of course

### Just a person commented on 2025-02-03

Awwww it’s such a cute plant

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