Picea abies
Norway Spruce

Family:

Pinaceae (Pine Family) 75

Genus:

Picea (Spruce, Blue Spruce) 23

Plant Type:

Tree 583

Growth Forms:

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 2 55

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Evergreen 268

Foliage Notes:

Green (Lustrous dark green evergreen needles)

Stem Notes:

Orangish-brown stems eventually turn grayish-brown

Fruit Notes:

Brown (Pendulous, cylindrical seed bearing cones during spring; Up to 9" long)

Ultimate Height:

40-60 feet

Ultimate Spread:

25-30 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil Water Requirements:

Medium 243

Soil Notes:

Prefers moderately moist, sandy, acid, well-drained soil; grows fine in average soil if it has sufficient moisture

Range:

Northern and Central Europe

Maintenance:

Low 351

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Rhombic needle in cross-section, broad sides having 2-3 lightly colored waxy lines. Needles (1" long) overlap on top and point forward, and spread on bottom exposing stem. Pendulous cones to 9" long and persist through winter. Young cones can be slightly purplish in color. Reddish to light brown buds have spreading tips (in a rosette) and are not resinous.

Ecological Functions:

Purdue Plant Doctor

Parts and Problems of Spruce

Special Characteristics:

Additional Information

Slight mite susceptibility in hot, dry sites. Some susceptibility to borers. May become thin, open, and have a less attractive habit at maturity.

Plant Photo Gallery

Overall Tree

Needles

Bark

Needles & Buds

Cones

Winter Interest

Grouping of Mature Trees

181 Picea abies found

Building Map...

= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	ORIG_4757*A	SHRV
2	2013_00124*A	HORTPARK	Heritage Plant
3	ORIG_5215*A	ROGA
4	ORIG_0455*A	MRPK
5	ORIG_3843*A	HLTP
6	ORIG_2084*A	PGNW
7	ORIG_0453*A	MRPK
8	ORIG_2086*A	PGNW
9	ORIG_2420*A	KNOY
10	ORIG_2419*A	KNOY
11	2009_12858*A	MJIS
12	2009_13344*A	HORTPARK
13	2009_13342*A	HORTPARK
14	ORIG_7757*A	ROGA
15	ORIG_2418*A	KNOY
16	ORIG_6083*A	PVA
17	ORIG_6566*A	HANS
18	ORIG_7448*A	FREH
19	2013_00582*A	HORTPARK
20	ORIG_2022*A	PHYS
21	ORIG_4758*A	SHRV
22	ORIG_6463*A	HANS
23	2009_12859*A	MJIS
24	2009_12860*A	MJIS
25	2009_12857*A	MJIS
26	ORIG_6090*A	PVA
27	ORIG_3334*A	KFPC
28	2009_12567*A	HERL
29	2009_13340*A	HORTPARK
30	2009_13339*A	HORTPARK	Heritage Plant
31	ORIG_0276*A	SHRV
32	ORIG_0451*A	MRPK
33	2009_13347*A	HORTPARK
34	2013_00579*A	HORTPARK
35	2013_00580*A	HORTPARK
36	ORIG_3333*A	KFPC
37	ORIG_5205*A	ROGA
38	ORIG_5195*A	ROGA
39	ORIG_4764*A	SHRV
40	2009_12572*A	MJIS
41	2009_12856*A	MJIS
42	ORIG_3332*A	KFPC
43	2009_12565*A	HERL
44	ORIG_0459*A	MRPK
45	2009_13640*A	HORTPARK
46	2009_13639*A	HORTPARK
47	ORIG_6513*A	BCHM
48	ORIG_0003*A	HERL
49	2010_09151*A	RSC
50	ORIG_5569*A	PVA
51	ORIG_5570*A	PVA
52	2013_00621*A	HORTPARK
53	ORIG_6085*A	PVA
54	2013_00620*A	HORTPARK
55	ORIG_6568*A	HANS
56	ORIG_3331*A	KFPC
57	2013_00577*A	HORTPARK
58	2009_12563*A	HERL
59	ORIG_6567*A	HANS
60	2009_13337*A	HORTPARK	Heritage Plant
61	ORIG_7758*A	ROGA
62	ORIG_5568*A	PVA
63	ORIG_0457*A	MRPK
64	2009_12569*A	MJIS
65	2009_12570*A	MJIS
66	2013_00578*A	HORTPARK
67	ORIG_6462*A	HANS
68	2013_00581*A	HORTPARK
69	ORIG_7449*A	FREH
70	ORIG_7450*A	FREH
71	ORIG_5214*A	ROGA
72	2009_12568*A	HERL
73	ORIG_6086*A	PVA
74	ORIG_4803*A	HILL
75	2012_01107*B	SHLY
76	2009_12564*A	HERL
77	2009_12573*A	MJIS
78	ORIG_6082*A	PVA
79	ORIG_5947*A	PVA
80	2009_13345*A	HORTPARK
81	ORIG_0456*A	MRPK
82	ORIG_6459*A	HANS
83	ORIG_6460*A	HANS
84	2013_00576*A	HORTPARK
85	2009_12571*A	MJIS
86	2009_13336*A	HORTPARK
87	2009_12566*A	HERL
88	2009_13936*A	HORTPARK
89	2012_01107*A	SHLY
90	2009_13343*A	HORTPARK
91	ORIG_5603*A	PVA
92	2009_13346*A	HORTPARK
93	ORIG_6464*A	HANS
94	ORIG_7759*A	ROGA
95	ORIG_6084*A	PVA
96	2009_13638*A	HORTPARK	Heritage Plant
97	2009_13341*A	HORTPARK	Heritage Plant
98	2013_00358*A	HORTPARK
99	2009_13338*A	HORTPARK
100	2010_09150*A	RSC
101	2018_01293*A	ACKER
102	2022_00647*A	BRK
103	2022_00609*A	BRK
104	2022_00608*A	BRK
105	2022_00607*A	BRK
106	2023_00248*A	HORTPARK
107	2023_00248*B	HORTPARK
108	2023_00248*C	HORTPARK
109	2023_00248*D	HORTPARK
110	2023_00248*E	HORTPARK
111	2023_00248*F	HORTPARK
112	2023_00248*G	HORTPARK
113	2023_00248*H	HORTPARK
114	2023_00248*I	HORTPARK
115	2023_00248*J	HORTPARK
116	2023_00248*K	HORTPARK
117	2023_00248*L	HORTPARK
118	2023_00248*M	HORTPARK
119	2023_00248*N	HORTPARK
120	2023_00248*O	HORTPARK
121	2023_00248*P	HORTPARK
122	2023_00248*Q	HORTPARK
123	2023_00248*R	HORTPARK
124	2023_00248*S	HORTPARK
125	2023_00248*T	HORTPARK
126	2023_00248*U	HORTPARK
127	2023_00248*V	HORTPARK
128	2023_00248*W	HORTPARK
129	2023_00248*X	HORTPARK
130	2023_00248*Y	HORTPARK
131	2023_00248*Z	HORTPARK
132	2023_00248*AA	HORTPARK
133	2023_00248*AB	HORTPARK
134	2023_00248*AC	HORTPARK
135	2023_00248*AD	HORTPARK
136	2023_00248*AE	HORTPARK
137	2023_00248*AF	HORTPARK
138	2023_00248*AG	HORTPARK
139	2023_00248*AH	HORTPARK
140	2023_00248*AI	HORTPARK
141	2023_00248*AJ	HORTPARK
142	2023_00248*AK	HORTPARK
143	2023_00248*AL	HORTPARK
144	2023_00248*AM	HORTPARK
145	2023_00248*AN	HORTPARK
146	2023_00248*AO	HORTPARK
147	2023_00248*AP	HORTPARK
148	2023_00248*AQ	HORTPARK
149	2023_00248*AR	HORTPARK
150	2023_00248*AS	HORTPARK
151	2023_00248*AT	HORTPARK
152	2023_00264*A	HORTPARK
153	2023_00264*B	HORTPARK
154	2023_00300*A	HORTPARK
155	2023_00300*B	HORTPARK
156	2023_00821*A	HORTPARK
157	2023_00821*B	HORTPARK
158	2015_02465*A	2550
159	2015_02465*B	2550
160	2015_02465*C	2550
161	2015_02465*D	2550
162	2015_02465*E	2550
163	2023_00778*A	BRK
164	2024_00198*A	PVAB
165	PUI_ORIG_00023*A
166	PUI_ORIG_00037*A
167	PUI_ORIG_00074*A
168	PUI_ORIG_00109*A
169	PUI_ORIG_00116*A
170	PUI_ORIG_00132*A
171	PUI_ORIG_00138*A
172	PUI_ORIG_00207*A
173	PUI_ORIG_00222*A
174	PUI_ORIG_00225*A
175	PUI_ORIG_00243*A
176	PUI_ORIG_00250*A
177	PUI_ORIG_00299*A
178	PUI_ORIG_00344*A
179	PUI_ORIG_00425*A
180	PUI_ORIG_00439*A
181	2025_00008*A	SLAYTER

Additional Information

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181 Picea abies found

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