Scientific Name
Picea abies

Common Name
Norway spruce

Hardiness Zones: 3-7
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Site Requirements: Sun; moderately moist, well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Pyramidal; strong central leader; pendulous branches
Height: 40 to 60’
Width: 25 to 30’
Leaf: .5 to 1" glossy green needles; stiff; dense; 2 to 3 lines on lower side; maintains color in winter
Flower/Fruit: 4 to 6" pendulous cones
Comments: Shallow root system; prefers a cool climate; dislikes heat
Cultivars: Aurea, Cranstonii, Doversi pendula, , Fluke, Inversa


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