2019 Yellowstone Arboretum Accessions
Norway Spruce
A# 2019-004 Z41
GPS 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 37' 16"W
Latin name: Picea abie
Family: Pinaceae
Common name: Norway Spruce
Location: South Plaza
Assigned: Z41
Number in accession: 5
Status: Bare root-(1) removed Pine Bark Beetle
Source: Arbor Day Foundation-Donation
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Common Name: Norway spruce
Type: Needled evergreen
Family: Pinaceae
Native Range: Europe
Zone: 2 to 7
Height: 40.00 to 60.00 feet
Spread: 25.00 to 30.00 feet
Bloom Time: Non-flowering
Bloom Description: Non-flowering
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Leaf: Evergreen
Attracts: Birds
Other: Winter Interest
Tolerate: Deer, Air Pollution
Culture
Easily grown in average, acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Performs well in rich sandy soils. Prefers cool summer climates, and often grows poorly south of USDA Zone 7. Established plants have some tolerance for dryish soils.