Norway Spruce - Picea abies
Norway Spruce - Picea abies
(50 seeds)
This very hardy tree makes an excellent bonsai with its conical shape and upright nature lending itself well to formal upright, medium and large bonsai.
Read MoreThis very hardy tree makes an excellent bonsai with its conical shape and upright nature lending itself well to formal upright, medium and large bonsai.
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Bonsai Location
Outdoor
Bonsai Difficulty
Medium
Bonsai Styles
Cascade, Semi-cascade, Formal Upright, Informal Upright, Slanted Trunk, Group Planting
Bonsai Size
Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm)
Position/Sunlight
Full Sun
Watering
Medium
Flower Colour
Unremarkable
Additional Features
Attracts Birds
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Product Details
Common Name: Norway Spruce - Picea abies
Seeds Per Packet: Approx 50
Hardiness: 1 (-15 to -10 °C)
Soil Type: Loam, Sand
Watering: Medium
Bonsai Location: Outdoor
Bonsai Styles: Cascade, Semi-cascade, Formal Upright, Informal Upright, Slanted Trunk, Group Planting
Flower Colour: Unremarkable
Additional Features: Attracts Birds
Scientific Name: Picea abies
Climate: Cold Temperate, Warm Temperate
Ideal Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral
Position/Sunlight: Full Sun
Foliage Colour: Green
Tree Full Height: 25-50m
Tree Full Width: 5-10m
Bonsai Size: 5-10m
Bonsai Difficulty Medium
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Growing Information
In The Garden
As it's name suggests, the Norway Spruce is native to cooler parts of Europe and is found growing up to an altitude of 3000m. A fast grower, this species will grow up to 1m a year for the first 25 year. A popular ornamental conifer tree in cooler climates, the Norway Spruce is also the main species of conifer used for Christmas trees.
Propagation
A very hardy tree, this species is well suited to all cool and temperate areas of Australia and will prefer a rich sandy soil. If growing for the garden, keep the tree in a pot for the first 2 years to allow good root development.
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In The Garden
As it's name suggests, the Norway Spruce is native to cooler parts of Europe and is found growing up to an altitude of 3000m. A fast grower, this species will grow up to 1m a year for the first 25 year. A popular ornamental conifer tree in cooler climates, the Norway Spruce is also the main species of conifer used for Christmas trees.
Propagation
A very hardy tree, this species is well suited to all cool and temperate areas of Australia and will prefer a rich sandy soil. If growing for the garden, keep the tree in a pot for the first 2 years to allow good root development.
Common Name: Norway Spruce - Picea abies
Seeds Per Packet: Approx 50
Hardiness: 1 (-15 to -10 °C)
Soil Type: Loam, Sand
Watering: Medium
Bonsai Location: Outdoor
Bonsai Styles: Cascade, Semi-cascade, Formal Upright, Informal Upright, Slanted Trunk, Group Planting
Flower Colour: Unremarkable
Additional Features: Attracts Birds
Scientific Name: Picea abies
Climate: Cold Temperate, Warm Temperate
Ideal Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral
Position/Sunlight: Full Sun
Foliage Colour: Green
Tree Full Height: 25-50m
Tree Full Width: 5-10m
Bonsai Size: 5-10m
Bonsai Difficulty Medium
