Norway Spruce

Picea abies

The Norway Spruce is the original European Christmas tree, featuring soft, dense dark green needles, a beautiful scent and symmetrical structural beauty.

The Norway spruce is a great asset to a garden or to bring a classic theme to your Christmas party as a fresh-cut tree. An adaptable and hardy variety found widely in the northern hemisphere from Sweden down to the Alps, into Russia and across the atlantic to North America.

Origin and climate

The Norway Spruce is naturally present in many parts of Europe, from the Alps to Ural mountains in Russia, going as far North as the arctic circle in Scandinavia, with some presence in the Balkans as far South as Greece.

It has adapted to many other places and can be found in most of Europe, including Britain, as well as in North America.

Growth

Height: mature tree growing between 35 and 55 meters. Will reach 2 metres in 7-9 years in good conditions

Ideal Growth Conditions: Loamy, well-drained soil with a pH range between 6 and 8. Grows in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates temporarily waterlogged soils and adaptable to a heavy clay content. Drought tolerant and

Attributes: Dense dark green needles, strong branches

Tending and care

The Norway spruce is your goold old classic tree - its distrubution and sucssess across europe, canada and the U.S are testamant to its easy care.

Plant in the ground, or upsize pots in winter to reduce stress.

Uses: Ornamental for gardens, tree lines and wind breaks, fresh-cut Christmas trees.

Fresh-cut tree care: Treat your fresh-cut tree like you would fresh-cut flowers, when you first arrive home, recut the base of the tree and place it in clean water. Check the water level daily, ensuring the stem is fully submerged. Want to give your tree some extra TLC? Spritz with water daily to help keep it fresh for several weeks.