Norway spruce

Find Norway Spruce (Picea abies) in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota (MN) at Gertens (Norwegian Spruce)

Use these evergreen trees as living privacy screens or focal points in your landscape that stay green through the seasons.

Picea abies The English resisted calling the Norway spruce by its name, instead referring to it as the “common spruce.” The Finnish claimed it as their own, calling it the Finn spruce, while others, the European spruce. Regardless of what you call it, the Norway spruce is a European staple. Best known for its durability and towering heights, the Norway spruce has spread its popularity across the Atlantic and into the U.S., becoming an American favorite. What makes this tree even more…

Norway spruce, like all conifers, is a very interesting plant. Needles instead of leaves will make this tree a highlight of any garden. Tips to keep Norway spruce thriving Plant it in a place with 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. Use well-drained and loose soil with a pH of 5.5-7.0. Spread a 1-inch layer of ...

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Picea abies Norway Spruce, classic popular Christmas tree evergreen, alive and in ground

Norway Spruce and Rhododendron in a woodland planting. More on Norway Spruce trees (one of my favorite trees for privacy!) http://www.landscape-design-advice.com/norway-spruce-trees.html

Your landscaping doesn't have to look drab in the winter. These year-round plants will bring color and texture to your yard through every season.

Columnar Norway Spruce are grown for their unique columnar form. Its needles are dark green throughout the year, and it maintains its shape with no pruning. Th