Spruce Trees

Norway Spruce

Norway Spruce (picea abies) is a fast-growing, classic evergreen that delivers instant privacy and a strong, natural look to any landscape. Known for its rich green needles and graceful, slightly drooping branch tips, it creates a soft yet full appearance that stands out from more rigid evergreens. Norway Spruce grows quickly—often 2–3 feet per year—making it an excellent choice for privacy screens, windbreaks, or large property borders. It thrives in full sun and adapts well to a variety of soil types, including clay, as long as drainage is adequate. Cold-hardy and low maintenance, this tree is perfect for homeowners and contractors looking for a reliable, affordable solution for fast coverage and long-term impact. More About Norway Spruce picea abies Hardy, fast growing evergreen tree Perfect for a natural privacy screen look Foliage is a deep lustrous green Low Maintenance Deer resistant Norway Spruce Growing and Maintenance Tips Planting: As a large landscape tree, planning is crucial prior to planting. Measure the area where you want your hedge or row to determine the number of trees needed based on the length of the planting site.  This plant grows rather quickly and needs 16-20 feet between each tree for optimal growth. Watering: Water deeply after planting and keep soil consistently moist (not soaked) during first growing season. Fertilizing: Not a heavy feeder. Pruning: No pruning necessary unless shaping or removing dead branches.  Height: 40-60 FeetSpread: 25-40 FeetSpacing: Privacy screen 16-20 Feet, stagger rows for a windbreakHardiness Zone: 3-7 Norway Spruce Characteristics Exposure: Full Sun Critter Resistance: Deer Resistant Soil Moisture: Average Water Attributes: Specimen, Drought Tolerant, Mass Planting, Cold Tolerant, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Great Foliage, Low Maintenance Foliage Color: Dark Green, Green Habit: Upright