Picea, Norway Spruce

  Height:  70 feet Spread:  30 feet Sunlight:    Hardiness Zone:  2a Other Names:  Norwegian Spruce Description: A very popular and durable spire-shaped evergreen, excellent for articulation; interesting droopy branches when mature, rich deep green needles; tough and hardy, good for windbreaks; will grow quite large under the right conditions Ornamental Features Norway Spruce has green foliage which emerges light green in spring. The needles remain green throughout the winter. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The smooth gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. Landscape Attributes Norway Spruce is a dense evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics. Norway Spruce is recommended for the following landscape applications; Vertical Accent Windbreaks and Shelterbelts Planting & Growing Norway Spruce will grow to be about 70 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a low canopy, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more. This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America. SKU Container Size E1105AP #3 Container (3 Gallon) E1106 #5 Container (5 Gallon) E1107 #6 Container (6 Gallon) E1108 #10 Container (10 Gallon) E1108.5 #15 Container (15 Gallon) * Not all container sizes may be available at this time. See store for details on specific container size availability.