Tree Descriptions
Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
| Height: |
60-90’ |
| Width:
| 24-35’ |
| Growth Rate: |
moderately fast |
| Soil: |
clay, loam |
| Moisture: |
moist |
| Shade Tolerance: |
sun |
| Bloom Time: |
N/A |
| Flower Color: |
N/A |
| Uses: |
wildlife, windbreak, ornamental |
| Spacing: |
minimum 10’ x 10’ |
| Habitat: |
Prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade. Grows best on rich,
moist well drained soils, but does well on a variety of sites. Sensitive
to salt, heat and drought. |
| Notes: |
Susceptible to drought and late frost, salt sensitive |
Norway spruce is native to Europe but generally grows faster than our
native spruces. These trees have a pleasing, conical or spire-like form,
with pendulous branches, which distinguish it from other spruces. Norway
spruce transplants easily. Used for windbreaks and wildlife.
