Norway spruce (Picea abies) is a tough conifer that makes for an easy-care landscape tree in US Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 7. It is also planted extensively for forest restoration and windbreaks. Planting a Norway spruce is easy because it competes well with grass and weeds and requires no site preparation.
Norway Spruce Care
Picea Abies
What is the plant
humidity
Dry
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
min -34°C
hardiness zone
3 - 8
difficulty
Easy
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Depending on rainfall, new plants need to be watered weekly through the first growing season. A slow, one-hour trickle of water should do the job. During hot spells thoroughly soaking the ground up to 8” (20 cm) every few days is better than watering a little bit daily. Deep watering encourages roots to grow further into the ground resulting in a sturdier plant with more drought tolerance.
Pruning
Pruning may be needed to remove dead branches, encourage bushier growth, promote more flowers, or maintain a specific size or shape.
Fertilizer
Established trees should be fertilized every 2-3 years. Feed in early spring when plants start growing.
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Sunlight
You can plant Norway spruce in sun, shade or partial shade and it grows just the same.
Soil
Plant it in marshy soil and it will thrive. It is tolerant of poor soil but also grows in rich, fertile soils.
Temperature
Lowest Temperature:-40° to -30°F (-40° to -34°C)
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