Overwintering Potted Alberta Spruce from a Wedding

Winter Strategy

• Keep outdoors to harden off – they need cold acclimation.
• Place under a canopy/overhang so frost doesn’t settle directly on foliage.
• If a hard freeze (< 15 °F) is forecast, move indoors overnight, then back out next morning.
• As they grow and are repotted into larger containers, they become more cold‑resilient.

No plastic bags – they trap moisture and cause fungal issues. Simple shelter and freeze‑night moves are enough.