Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Norway Spruce is a hardy conifer that will add year-round greenery to a landscape and has the classic good looks of a Christmas tree. Also known as Picea abies, this sizable tree will grow 80 to 100 feet tall. The gently arching branches are adorned with dark green needles. Mature trees will grow 4- to 6-inch long cones that gracefully hang from the main branches in the spring.
Once established, this tree can withstand very strong winds, making it a wonderful plant to feature along a windswept field to shield a home or yard. Use this tree to create a border and add greenery to a drab landscape. Norway Spruce are fast-growing evergreen trees that can grow as much as two feet per year under good conditions. This tree is a perennial in USDA zones 3 through 8.
Norway Spruce Care
Norway Spruce requires full sun to partial shade, so find a spot that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight. Soil should be rich, moist but well-draining, and acidic. Deeply water the tree once a week for the first year, but it will sustain itself after that. Fertilizing is not needed unless the soil is low-quality.
Shape the tree in late winter or early spring. Be careful when pruning to retain the tree's natural shape. Remove the center branch growth at points where two branches grow out to the sides to create a full and bushy look.
Norway Spruce Spacing
The Norway Spruce is a big tree that can reach 80 to 100 feet tall and spread 30 to 40 feet. Space trees 12 to 15 to create a border or privacy screen. Plant a Norway Spruce 60 to 100 feet from houses or other structures.
Norway Spruce Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 3 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 80-100 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 30-40 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Dwarf
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Dark Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Fall Interest, 4 Season Interest, Winter Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Norway Spruce
- Botanical Name
- PICEA ABIES
- Plant Type
- Tree
Simple Plant Spacing Calculator
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
We stand behind our plants with industry-leading guarantees to give you peace of mind.
We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
Starting January 1, 2026 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!