Spruce, Norway
Picea abies

Height: Typically 4060 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 2530 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 2530 feet apart for full development
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Evergreen
Ornamental tree

Description
Norway Spruce is a magnificent evergreen that brings a bold and stately presence to the landscape. Its strong, pyramidal form and gracefully drooping branches create a polished, refined look that remains stunning year-round. The rich, dark green needles provide a lush, textural contrast, and its rapid growth makes it an excellent choice for windbreaks, privacy screens, or a striking specimen tree. With its impressive size and elegant form, this spruce stands out as one of the finest trees for adding structure and lasting interest to large landscapes.

General Care

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun for faster growth and denser form; tolerates some shade.
• Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish deep roots and encourage healthy growth; once established, needs minimal supplemental watering except in prolonged dry periods
• Mulching: Apply a 23 inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
• Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; if shaping is desired, prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins

With its grand height, polished branching, and year-round greenery, Norway Spruce is a showstopping evergreen that offers lasting beauty, structure, and practical benefits to the landscape.