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Picea abies

Family Pinaceae
Plant Type conifer
Zone USDA:   2a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 30 m (2 - 100 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 9 m (2 - 30 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This conifer is pyramidal in form and has dark green foliage that is glossy, medium textured, evergreen and fragrant. The cones are showy. The bark is scaly in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning conifer which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Hedge, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Picea abies . In the winter, Picea abies provides winter interest.
Cautions The growth rate of Picea abies (Norway spruce) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.