Norway Spruce
Common Name: Norway Spruce
Species Name: Picea abies
Family Name: Pinaceae
Examples of Norway Spruce Picea abies
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Europe |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Red spider mite, spruce gall aphid, budworm and borers |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 50-foot diameter, 100-foot height
- Leaves: Needles 4-sided with stomata on all 4 sides, rhombic in cross-section, 0.5-1 inches long, straight or curved
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained, sandy |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 3º |
| Notes | Does well in colder climates and grows to be a very large tree there but not in Oklahoma |