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Overwintering Alberta Spruce in NJ Shed

Northern NJ: 3-ft Alberta spruce from Jackson & Perkins. Kept outdoors in shed until spring. Asked for care.

The expert said: keep roots from freezing, water occasionally. Unheated but frost-free space (storage, garage). Water weekly—just wet root ball, don't saturate. Don't let roots dry out. Plant ASAP.

Winter Care

Location: above freezing, not heated.
Water: weekly, light moisture.
Monitor root moisture.
Plant early spring.

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