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Spruce, Norway

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At a Glance

Latin Name: Picea abies

Zones: 2-7

Other common names: European spruce

Mature Height/high: 125 ft. high/ 25-30 ft. spread. Has a fast growth rate when young, slows down with age, fairly dense when young, becoming a bit more open with age.

Soil / Climate: Very cold hardy. The Norway Spruce tolerates acidic soils well, best in well-drained, sandy soils, large trees transplant easily, prefers cooler climates, full sun.

Notes: It is used in forestry for timber and paper production, and as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It is also widely planted for use as a Christmas tree.

Wildlife: Winter shelter for wildlife. Squirrels will eat the buds. Spruce grouse eat the needles. The seed is eaten by a variety of woodpeckers, pheasant, and many other varieties of birds.

-Wetland tolerant.


Transplant Purchase Size: 12-18 in.

Seedling Purchase Size: 6-12 in.


USDA NRCS Species Information

https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=PIAB

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