Spruce, NorwayPicea abies
Fastest growing of the spruces. Develops strong graceful branches that are covered with dark green needles. Ideal windbreaker. Matures at 60'; 25' spread. (zones 3-7)
Zones 3 - 7
Hardiness Zones: Zones 3 - 7
The Norway Spruce can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
The Norway Spruce can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
Evergreen
Type of tree:
The Norway Spruce falls into the following type(s): Evergreens
The Norway Spruce falls into the following type(s): Evergreens
40' - 60' High
Mature Height:
The Norway Spruce grows to be 40' - 60' feet in height.
The Norway Spruce grows to be 40' - 60' feet in height.
25' - 30' Spread
Mature Spread:
The Norway Spruce has a spread of about 25' - 30' at full maturity.
The Norway Spruce has a spread of about 25' - 30' at full maturity.
Medium to Fast Growth
Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a medium to fast growth rate. [More about this.]
This tree grows at a medium to fast growth rate. [More about this.]
Full Sun
Sun:
This spruce does well in full sun.
This spruce does well in full sun.
Various Soils
Soil:
The Norway Spruce grows in acidic, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, sandy, well drained, clay soils.
The Norway Spruce grows in acidic, drought tolerant, loamy, moist, sandy, well drained, clay soils.
Pyramidal Shape
Shape:
This spruce has pyramidal shape.
This spruce has pyramidal shape.
More Info
The Norway Spruce can be expected to grow in the zones shown on this map.
Description:
Fastest growing of the spruces. Develops strong graceful branches that are covered with dark green needles. Ideal windbreaker. Matures at 60'; 25' spread. (zones 3-7)
Wildlife Value:
Norway Spruce support a wide variety of wildlife. They are important as winter cover for deer, small game including grouse, hare, and woodcock. Song birds and fur bearers also frequent these forest types, Norway spruce makes a good roosting tree for hawks and owls.
Fruit Description:
Cone is 4"-6" long, 1 1/2"-2" wide, elongated oval, dry, brown.