Norway Spruce

Picea abies

Use

Screen Plant, Specimen Plant, Windbreak

Additional notes

Shallow, spreading root system; performs best in moderately moist, sandy, acid, well-drained soils but can be planted in most average soils provide adequate moisture is available especially in the early years; full sun

Dark green foliage all year; cones in fall

Light:

Full Sun

Soil type:

Prefers Moist, Needs Well Drained

Zone:

3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Maximum height:

40-60 ft; can grow to 100 ft and more

Spread:

25-30 ft

Growth speed:

Fast

Habit (shape):

Pyramidal with pendulous branchlets; stiff when young, graceful at maturity

Flowers:

Monoecious

Fruit:

Cones are cylindrical, 4 to 6 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide, pendulous, purple or green in youth, light brown at maturity

Texture:

Medium

Insect susceptibility:

Red Spider, spruce gall aphid, budworm and borers

Disease susceptibility:

Spruce Needle Rust