Norway Spruce Seedling

Picea abies

Norway spruce, is not native, but has not been known to be aggressive or invasive. It prefers full sun and moderately moist, well-drained soil, but will grows in average or clay-heavy soil if it has sufficient moisture, but is not waterlogged.  Most often used for ornamental planting, hedges, and windbreaks, but frequently used for lumber and as a Christmas tree in Europe. 

Current Sale Size: 3 yr. old transplants, 10-16"

Growth Rate: Moderate (6-10"/yr)

Soils: Loam, Clay

Moisture: Dry to Moist

Shade Tolerance: Full to Part Sun

Mature Height: 60-80 ft.

Deer Damage Potential: Low

Origin: Introduced

Uses: Christmas Trees, Wildlife, Windbreaks, Lumber