Norway Spruce
Picea abies
SKU
06452
This classic tall timber tree has dark green evergreen needles on dense branches. Its pyramidal form has a graceful appearance because of pendulous branchlets. Develops a spacious understory as it matures. Tolerates heat and humidity better than other species. Works well for use as a tall screen or windbreak.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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Botanical Pronunciation | PY-see-a AY-beez |
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Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 70 to 80 ft. tall, 35 to 45 ft. wide or larger with age. |
Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
Design Ideas | Very cold-hardy, this Spruce is the perfect symmetrically shaped Christmas tree. Excellent choice for a front-yard holiday tree or as a semi-formal accent in large yards. Lovely form under snowfall. Makes a pretty evergreen background for contrasting foliage colors, flowering shrubs or to highlight a fall leaf show in trees and shrubs. Line them up into a windbreak or incorporate into a wider shelterbelt. Good sound barrier along busy streets. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Windbreak, Wildlife Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils, but adaptable to most soil types; avoid wet, shady sites. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 2 - 8

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