Norway Spruce – Picea abies 400 Seeds | Fast-Growing Evergreen | Cold Hardy Windbreak | Privacy Screen | Christmas Tree Farm | Wildlife Shelter

Norway Spruce is one of the most reliable and fastest-growing evergreen trees you can plant. Known for its classic pyramidal shape and gracefully drooping branchlets, this hardy conifer forms a dense canopy of rich, dark green needles that provide year-round coverage and beauty.

In cultivation, Norway Spruce typically grows 40–60 feet tall, and under 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 makes it ideal for large landscapes, windbreaks, privacy screens, specimen plantings, and Christmas tree production.

When planted in rows or groups, it forms an effective shelterbelt that provides year-round protection from wind and snow.

🌿 Wildlife Value:
Norway Spruce offers excellent winter shelter for deer and small game such as grouse and hare. Songbirds and birds of prey use it for roosting and nesting, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly properties.

You will receive:
✔ 400 Picea abies seeds
✔ Clearly labeled bulk seed packet
✔ Sowing instructions included
✔ Non-GMO seeds
✔ Secure packaging for storage and planting

🌼 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 lawns, parks, woodland edges, windbreaks, and privacy screens.

🌱 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).