Norway Spruce - Picea abies Pine Family (Pinaceae)
Like most spruce trees the Norway spruce prefers a cooler climate. This species will grow faster than some of the other spruce, but it is not as desired as some of the others. It works well as a windbreak or a buffer and has moderate tolerance to urban conditions. It can be a wonderful specimen tree for a yard or park.1
This tree will be used by birds, moths, and some small mammals.1
The four-sided smooth needles have a pointed tip and are 1/2″-1″ long. The cones are cylindrical, 4-6″ long and purplish-green, changing to light brown as they ripen.2
References:
- Norway Spruce -Picea abies. University of Minnesota UFOR Nursery & Lab. https://trees.umn.edu/norway-spruce-picea-abies. No Publication Date. Accessed January 23, 2024.
- Norway spruce. The Morton Arboretum. https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/trees-and-plants/norway-spruce/#more-information. No Publication Date. Accessed January 23, 2024.
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