Norway Spruce (Picea abies)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Norway Spruce
Picea abies

Norway Spruce form
Norway Spruce form
 
Features
Evergreen needles; graceful, pendulous branches. 
 
Culture
Full sun; moist, well drained soils; prefers slightly acid soil. 
 
Cultivars
There are numerous cultivars available, but many are dwarf, shrub-like forms rather than trees. When purchasing a cultivar, confirm the height and form of the plant. 
 
Mature Height
40-60 Feet
 
Size
Medium
Large
 
 
Mature Form
Pyramidal; branches have a pendulous habit 
 
Native To:
Europe 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Screen
Specimen
Wind Break
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems
 
Additional Notes
Norway Spruce is often planted in a site that does not provide adequate room for growth; not a tree for small yards.

 

 
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