Norway Spruce – Picea abies 200 Seeds | Fast-Growing Evergreen | Cold Hardy Christmas Tree | Windbreak | Wildlife Shelter | Privacy Screen

Norway Spruce is one of the most popular and fastest-growing evergreen trees available. Known for its strong pyramidal shape and gracefully drooping secondary branches, this hardy conifer develops dense, dark green needles that provide year-round beauty and coverage.

In cultivation, it typically grows 40–60 feet tall, but in ideal conditions can exceed 100 feet. It is extremely cold hardy and more tolerant of heat and humidity than many other spruce species. Its adaptability and rapid growth make it an excellent choice for windbreaks, privacy screens, specimen plantings, and Christmas tree farms.

When planted in groups, Norway Spruce forms an effective shelterbelt, providing year-round screening and protection from wind.

🌿 Wildlife Value:
Provides critical winter shelter for deer and small game such as grouse and hare. Songbirds and raptors frequently roost and nest in its dense branches, making it a valuable tree for wildlife-friendly landscapes.

You will receive:
✔ 200 Picea abies seeds
✔ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔ Sowing instructions included
✔ Non-GMO seeds
✔ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Norway Spruce
Botanical Name: Picea abies
Plant Type: Needled evergreen conifer
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Average, well-drained soil (tolerates acidic soils)
Watering: Medium (avoid very dry or nutrient-poor soils)
Mature Height: 40–60 feet (can exceed 100 feet)
Spread: 25–30 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 2–7
Maintenance: Low

Ideal for large landscapes, parks, woodland edges, windbreaks, and screening plantings.

🌱 Germination Instructions

1. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours.

2. Cold stratify 0–30 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium.

3. Sow 1/8 inch deep in well-drained soil.

4. Keep evenly moist (never soggy).