Norway Spruce

Scientific Name: Picea abies

Family: Pinaceae

Origin: Europe

Norway Spruce
Norway Spruce

Why is it called Norway Spruce? It has been named after the country Norway, since it is native to that region.

Other Common Names: European Spruce

Mature Height: 40-80 feet

Mature Width/Spread: 25-30 feet

Evergreen needles: The dark green needles are ½ to 1 inch in length, and the tree is densely covered in needles.

Branches: The needle-bearing branchlets hang downwards from the larger branches of the tree. This is a unique feature of the Norway Spruce

Cones: The seed cones on the tree grow to about 4-6 inches in length.  They are brown when they are mature. The scales of the cones are triangular.

Did you know …

  • The Norway spruce is one of the fastest growing spruce trees.
  • It’s cones are the longest of any spruce tree.
  • It is a popular ornamental and Christmas tree.
The Drooping Branchlets of the Norway Spruce
The Drooping Branchlets of the Norway Spruce
Seed Cone of a Norway Spruce
Seed Cone of a Norway Spruce