Norway spruce

How to Grow and Care for Norway spruce

Norway spruce · Picea abies
Also known as: Baltic whitewood; Burgundy pitch tree; common spruce; spruce fir; white deal

Grow in moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil

Watering: Moderate deep watering, partial soil dryness allowed between soaksSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Norway spruce

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate deep watering, partial soil dryness allowed between soaks
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingConifer slow-release feed applied single time each early spring
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Care Tips

Grow in moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil

How to Water Norway spruce?

Moderate deep watering, partial soil dryness allowed between soaks

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Norway spruce?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Norway spruce?

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What Soil Is Best for Norway spruce?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Norway spruce?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Norway spruce?

Conifer slow-release feed applied single time each early spring

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How to Prune Norway spruce?

None required

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How to Propagate Norway spruce?

Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Norway spruce?

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How to Care for Norway spruce in Winter?

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How to Plant Norway spruce?

Grow in moist but well-drained, acid or neutral soil

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How to Repot Norway spruce?

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How to Harvest Norway spruce?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to adelgids, red spider mite and conifer aphid

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The Toxicity of Norway spruce

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More General Info About Norway spruce

Attributes of Norway spruce

Plant typeConifers · Trees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginEurope

Scientific Classification

Species
Picea abies
Genus
Picea
Family
Pinaceae
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FAQs About Norway spruce

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