Norway Spruce Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Norway Spruce or European Spruce tree can grow to 65 feet or more with proper care. This plant is very popular because it is cold, hardy, and can be used in large landscapes. This evergreen is often used as a windbreaker, privacy screen, or specimen tree. It is also easy to care for, as it can be grown in full sun with slightly acidic soil.
Common Name |
European spruce
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Plant Type
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Conifers
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Picea abies
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Genus
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Picea
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Family
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Pinaceae
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Order
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Pinales
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Norway Spruce Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Norway Spruce.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Norway Spruce needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Norway Spruce needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Norway Spruce Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Norway Spruce to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
32°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Norway Spruce prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 70%. |
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Norway Spruce Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Norway Spruce. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Norway Spruce plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Norway Spruce Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Norway Spruce plant. |
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Maximum Height |
720 Inches or
19 meters
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Spread |
360 Inches or
10 meters
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Color |
Brown
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Norway Spruce toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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Norway Spruce Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Norway Spruce, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Norway Spruce Native Region |
Find out where the Norway Spruce plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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