Spruce 'Norway'

A.V.K. Nursery Holdings Inc./Sheridan Nurseries Ltd.

$489.99
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A majestic titan of the evergreen world, this spruce defines the classic woodland aesthetic with its elegant, pyramidal silhouette and gracefully pendulous secondary branches. Its dense canopy of glossy, deep-green needles provides a lush, year-round backdrop that brings timeless structure and a sense of permanence to any large-scale landscape. Whether dusted with winter snow or glowing in the summer sun, its spire-like form and distinctive "weeping" branchlets make it a breathtaking focal point.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

60' H x 25' W

Zone:

3-7

Watering:

Medium to High

Foliage Type:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Fast

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Norway Spruce, European Spruce, Common Spruce, Baltic Whitewood

Scientific Name:

Picea abies

Type:

Large Ornamental Evergreen Tree

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: Typically 40–60 feet tall and 25–30 feet wide in North American landscapes.
  • Growth Habit: Pyramidal with upright primary branches and drooping (pendulous) secondary branches.
  • Form: Conical/Spire-shaped.
  • Growth Rate: Fast-growing.
  • Longevity: Can live for 60 to 90+ years under ideal conditions.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil Preferences: Prefers acidic to neutral, sandy or loamy, well-drained soils.
  • Soil Tolerance: Adaptable to various soil types including clay and nutritionally poor soil.
  • Watering: High moisture needs in youth; moderately sensitive to extreme drought once established.

Special Features:

Fast-growing for quick privacy; highly tolerant of urban pollution and environmental salt. Highly deer-resistant.

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom: Reddish-pink or purple female flowers and yellow-brown male flowers in spring.
  • Bark: Smooth gray bark in youth, becoming reddish-brown and scaly with age.
  • Fruit: Distinctive, large cylindrical cones (4–7 inches long) that hang downward and turn light brown when ripe.
  • Evergreen Interest: Dense, dark green needles provide year-round colour.

Garden Value:

Primary value as a vertical accent, large-scale specimen, or functional windbreak and shelterbelt.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife: Provides critical winter roosting for birds; seeds are a food source for squirrels and specialist birds like crossbills.
  • Human: Widely used as a traditional Christmas tree; provides excellent shade and wind protection. 

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Early spring or fall.
  • Spacing: 15–20 feet for windbreaks; 30+ feet for specimen planting.
  • Location Tips: Avoid hot, humid southern climates; prefers cool summer regions. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Performs best in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct light daily).
  • Moisture Requirements: Prefers evenly moist, well-drained conditions; does not tolerate standing water ("wet feet").
  • Maintenance & Fertilization: Low maintenance; no regular pruning required. If needed, only trim current season's growth in early spring. Apply a balanced evergreen fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

Tolerances:

Tolerates air pollution, maritime exposure, and salt.

Tips For Success:

Mulch heavily to retain soil moisture and protect shallow roots. Provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially for young trees.

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