'European Christmas Tree' ID

[BlamJams]

Was given this ailing tree and am hoping to at least rejuvenate it.
Not sure yet as to what I'll do with it.
Plant Snap gave me a bunch of suggestions that were nowhere near close as far as I can tell.

Anyone able to tell me what it might be?

Can't get attachments working for some reason. Will update when I figure out why.

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[greg27]

Images need to be under 1MB in order to upload here. Your photos on Google Drive are set to private so we can't view them.

[BlamJams]

Thanks! I got an error msg when they were huge but not when they were less than 2MB.
Here are the pics:

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[shibui]

Usually some sort of spruce - Picea sp Dwarf alberta spruce is one that is often used as potted Christmas trees. The branches on this one look a bit long for DAS but some of the faster growing picea species are also used. Care should be the same for all spruce sp.

It does not look very well.
You might consider adding a location to your profile because any advice will be better if it is tailored to your climate.

[BlamJams]

Ok, thanks. Have added those details to my profile now. I'm down in southern Vic. I'll look into what I can do for it to get it (hopefully) into better shape.

[shibui]

First will be to check the soil. They are often planted in crappy potting mix because they are not expected to live very long. Repotting time is usually late summer or early spring but if it is really bad even now would do.
The tree probably has not been fertilised for a long time. Plants in pots need regular feeding. Most evergreens are still growing slowly even in winter so you could probably feed it now and through winter to give it some strength for a repot in spring.
Over or under watering can also make a tree like this look sick. Just water when the mix is nearly dry.
No need for winter protection in Australia. These trees are adapted to really cold northern winters and have no problem with our mild climate.

[MJL]

Hi BlamJams,
I reckon it's an exciting (if slightly unhealthy) tree - good pick up.
In this thread [url]https://www.ausbonsai.com.au/forum/view ... spruce/url] I am taking an unhealthy, yellowing Norway Spruce (Picea abies) and am nursing it back to healthy... clumsily. I keep taking risks and to date they have paid off - you'll see a march (2019) repotting and the yellow growth had turn a darker, healthy green by June/July. Recently, I trimmed it right back - probably at a wrong time of the year but it seems to have survived and I am now looking forward to vibrant spring growth ...
Point being... I reckon your tree will love a repot - perhaps in spring now and then... when it is back and healthy, it should be a fun tree to work over time.

(PS - Ignore the title of the thread I have linked above - it is definitely not Ezo Spruce; I am learning too. )

[alpineart]

Hi BlamJams , looks like a Picea Abies - Norway Spruce

Cheers . Alpineart