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How fast do Norway spruce trees grow?

This tree grows at a medium to fast rate, with height increases of anywhere from 13" to more than 24" per year.

How far apart should Norway spruce be planted?

Plant the Norway spruce trees 6 feet apart in rows, with the rows being 8 feet apart when using three rows. When the amount of rows increases to greater than three rows, the separation between trees should increase to 8 feet, with spacing between rows increasing to between 10 and 12 feet.

Is a Norway spruce a pine tree?

Norway spruce is a large, fast-growing evergreen coniferous tree growing 35–55 m (115–180 ft) tall and with a trunk diameter of 1 to 1.5 m (39 to 59 in).

How do you care for a Norway spruce tree?

Norway spruce need a place in full sun to partial shade. Look for a position that receives at least six hours of sun per day. They do not tolerate full shade.

Can you keep a Norway spruce small?

If you just want to shape your dwarf spruce, or if your tree is young and you want to trim it to keep it small, then you can prune with a good amount of success. Taking care not to cut into the dead zone, cut back any branches that extend beyond the tree's conical shape. Remove ½ to 1 inch (up to 2.5 cm.)

Can a Norway spruce be topped?

Never "top" a Norway spruce. "Topping" is the harsh, blunt removal of the upper leader or general upper tip of the tree. Once removed, the tree with form a structurally weak, multi-branched replacement top that will not look good.

How long does a Norway spruce live?

It can live a very long life in windbreaks of over 100 years in most soils, and is the most common old windbreak tree in the midwest.

Do Norway spruce lose their needles?

Like all evergreen plants, both needled and broadleaf, spruce trees eventually drop foliage. An individual needle will naturally stay on a spruce branch for 2-3 years, and then turn brown before dropping. ... It also occasionally occurs on Norway spruce, but rarely on white spruce.

How do you water Norway spruce?

Established Norway Spruce trees are somewhat tolerant of drought, but will benefit from deep watering when rainfall is less than 1 inch per week. Watering should be done at the base of the tree, directly into the soil.

Which is better spruce or pine?

Overall, pine is probably the better choice for flooring. It has more character, and can hide dents better than spruce. If you're going for a pine appearance, but still require durability, use yellow pine -- it's about four times harder than soft pine.

How can you tell a spruce from a pine?

This is an easy tip to remember: on pine trees, needles are attached and attached to the branches in clusters; on spruce trees, needles are attached individually. A longleaf pine – which you can tell is a pine because its needles are attached in bundles.

How much does a Norway spruce cost?

Picea abies

Size	Price	Quantity
1 Gallon Pot	$26.95
3 Gallon Pot	$52.95	Out of stock
5 Gallon Pot	$104.95

What is the fastest growing spruce tree?

The fastest-growing spruce tree, according to the Arbor Day Foundation, is the triangular-shaped Norway spruce (Picea abies), which is part of many suburban home and rural farm landscapes throughout Europe, the United States and Canada.

What do you feed Norway spruce?

Spruce trees do not have very high phosphorous needs and benefit most form an acidic fertilizer designed for evergreens or a high-nitrogen fertilizer with a formula like 12-6-4 or 10-8-6. Organic fertilizer options include compost, fish emulsion, cottonseed meal and alfalfa meal.

How can I make my spruce tree grow faster?

Sprinkle a fertilizer around the base of the tree. Use a 10-8-6 quick-release formulation during April, May, June or early July. Between July 15 and October 15, choose a slow-release 10-8-6 fertilizer instead, so that you do not encourage too much growth before winter.

How can you tell a Norway spruce?

Norway spruce needles are dark green in color. Individual needles are 1/2"-1" (1.75-2.5cm) long and the twig is hairless. The cones of the Norway Spruce are very long and grow mainly in the upper part of the tree. Cones fall readily, making them very useful in identification as they are the longest of the spruce cones.

How do you stop a tree from growing taller?

Can I Stop My Tree From Growing Taller?

Sometimes keeping a tree at its current height is a must. ...
Guidelines.
Trim the top of the tree back to within 2 inches where many other limbs are growing from the trunk. ...
Prune back all the other branches in the same section so that the top stay like the rest of the tree.

Can I cut the top off a spruce tree?

You can cut the top off, but it will never look right if you just leave it. I suggest, if you like to, to take the top off and reseach a bit about bonsai styling.

Can a Norway spruce grow in the shade?

At the same time, it is one evergreen that tolerates wet soil. Plant it in marshy soil and it will thrive. You can plant Norway spruce in sun, shade or partial shade and it grows just the same. It is tolerant of poor soil but also grows in rich, fertile soils.

Why is my Norway spruce dying?

Norway spruce trees can be damaged by lack of water, lack of nutrition, pests like spider mites and beetles, and over-fertilization. If you can pin down a specific reason for the tree's decline, treat that reason directly. If you can't, give the tree an all-around treatment.

Why is my Norway spruce losing needles?

Needles will stay on a spruce tree for 2-3 years before dropping, typically from the inside of the tree and on older branches. Environmental factors can influence this cycle as well; for example, a tree that is under stress from things like drought, soil compaction or excessive moisture will enhance needle drop.

Why is my Norway spruce turning brown?

The possibilities that could cause damage like what you've described include root rot and spruce needle rust. Root rot symptoms could be exhibited through dead branches, brown needles and make it look like it's dying. ... A bare spot on a Norway spruce could be caused by site conditions, pests or a fungus.