Picea abies

pendulous evergreen foliage, long cones
Photo Credit: 
Francois Clot info.flora.ch CC

Frequently planted in yards, as wind breaks, and in tree farms, especially for Xmas trees. Pendulous branches and long hanging cones help identification. It has spread into natural areas in the Finger Lakes and is considered invasive.

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Norway spruce
Type: 
Non-Native
Shrubs, Trees
Native Region: 
Europe
Invasive Level: 
Invasive in Finger Lakes
Moisture: 
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Soil: 
Sandy
Well-drained
"green" in winter

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