Bundle of 25 12"-18" Norway Spruce seedlings
This is a preorder and the seedlings are expected to arrive at NRICD by the date of the seedling sale on April 20, 2024. If an unforeseen weather or shipping event prevents your order from being fulfilled, you will receive a full refund.
You can pickup your order at The Good Earth Organic Farm: 1800 Scituate Avenue, Hope, RI from 10:00-12:00 on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Latin: Picea abies
Zones: 2-7
Other common names: European spruce
Mature Height/high: 125 ft. high/ 25-30 ft. spread. The Norway Spruce has fast growth rate when young, slows down with age, fairly dense when young, becoming a bit more open with age.
Soil / Climate: Very cold hardy. The Norway Spruce tolerates acidic soils well, best in well-drained, sandy soils, large trees transplant easily, prefers cooler climates, full sun.
Notes: It is used in forestry for timber and paper production, and as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It is also widely planted for use as a Christmas tree.
Wildlife: Winter shelter for wildlife. Squirrels will eat the buds. Spruce grouse eat the needles. The seed is eaten by a variety of woodpeckers, pheasant, and many other varieties of birds.
Additional information on Picea abies can be found on the link: USDA / NRCS PLANTS Database.
Sourced from Cold Stream Farm
Zone: 4-7
Height: 75-80 Feet
Spread: 35-40 Feet