Norway Spruce

Tagged as: Trees and Shrubs That Attract Birds, large evergreen

 Botanical Name: Picea abies
Common Name: Norway Spruce

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Form	Needles

Cones	Bark

Height: 40-60' Spread: 20-30' Habit/Form: Pyramidal
Growth Rate: Medium to Fast Zone: 2-6
Cultural Requirements: Prefers full sun in deep, rich, well-drained soil. The very shallow, spreading root system benefits with a 3-4-inch layer of organic mulch.
Ornamental Characteristics: Large, 6-inch long, purple-green, cylindrical cones change to light brown at maturity and look like ornaments hanging from the pendulous branches. Shiny green foliage.
Uses in the Landscape: One of the fastest growing spruces, commonly used as a windbreak, specimen tree, in groups, or as a screen in a large-scale landscape.

Birds Attracted: 25+ species, including nuthatches, crossbill, finches, and chickadee
Plant Appeal: Cones; shelter; nesting site

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