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Common Name: Norway spruce
Type: Needled evergreen
Family: Pinaceae
Zone: 2 to 7
Native Range: Northern and central Europe
Height: 40 to 60 feet
Spread: 25 to 30 feet
Bloom Time: Non-flowering
Bloom Description: Non-flowering
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Winter Interest
Wildlife: Attracts Birds
Tolerates: Air Pollution, Deer
Culture
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Best in cold climates, and will not grow well south of USDA Zone 7.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Norway spruce is a pyramidal evergreen tree which typically matures to 40-60' tall in cultivation in North America, but may reach 200' tall in the wild in its optimum native growing environments in Europe. Stiff dark green needles (to 3/4" long). Pendant seed cones (4-7" long) are reddish-brown. Pendulous branchlets distinguish this species from native American spruces.
Plant of Merit
Norway spruce is a large, pyramidal, evergreen conifer that matures to 40-60' tall. It is noted for performing particularly well in the St. Louis climate. It features slightly upturned primary branches with pendulous branchlets and twigs. Evergreen, spirally-arranged, four-sided needles are dark green. Cylindrical seed bearing cones with flexible scales are pendant. Common uses include landscape specimen or windbreak.
Problems
No serious insect or disease problems.
Garden Uses
Evergreen tree for large lawns, parks or woodland areas. Effective screen or windbreak in cold northern climates. Many dwarf cultivars of this species are available for foundation and rock garden plantings.