Norway Spruce - Picea abies

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

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.