Norway Spruce, Picea abies, Tree Seeds (Evergreen, Fast)

Description: Norway Spruce, Picea abies, Tree Seeds Fast Growth, Easy to Grow, Evergreen, Christmas Tree, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Shelter, Shade Tree, Cold and Urban Tolerant, Bonsai Norway Spruce is one of the nicest evergreens you can plant. It is one of the fastest growing of the spruces. It has a nice pyramidal form and develops strong graceful branches that are covered with dark green needles. It is extremely adaptable and very cold hardy. It is more tolerant of hot, humid weather than many conifers which do not thrive except in cool summer areas. Norway Spruce works well when planted individually in a landscape or planted in groups to form windbreaks. Wildlife Value: Norway Spruce support a wide variety of wildlife. They are important as winter cover for deer, small game including grouse, hare, and woodcock. Song birds and fur bearers also frequent these forest types, Norway Spruce makes a good roosting tree for hawks and owls. Leaf: Evergreen needles, stiff, 1/2 to 1 inch long, 4-angled but somewhat flattened, with a sharp pointed tip, shiny deep green. Each needle borne on a raised, woody peg (sterigma). Flower: Species is monoecious; males yellow-brown in large groups; females upright, purple. Fruit: Cones are very large, cylindrical, 4 to 6 inches long, with stiff, thin scales that are irregularly toothed, chestnut brown, maturing in fall. Twig: Slender to medium in size, lacking hair, shiny orangish brown; needles are borne on woody pegs; buds with very loose, orange-brown scales (resembles a rose). Bark: Red-brown and scaly, later turning gray with flaking scales or plates. Form: A medium to large tree with conical form capable of reaching over 120 feet tall, with horizontal to upward sweeping branches that often droop branchlets. Primary branches are slightly upturned but secondary branches become pendulous as the tree matures. Zone: 2 to 7Growth Rate: FastPlant Type: Needled Evergreen Family: PinaceaeNative Range: Northern and Central EuropeHeight: 40 to 60 feet Spread: 25 to 30 feet Shape: PyramidalSun: Full SunDrought Tolerance:Water: Medium Maintenance: LowSite Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Average, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates acidic soils well, but does not do well on dry or deficient soils.Uses: Large lawns, parks or woodland areas. Ideal screen or windbreak. Sowing Picea abies Seeds:For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hoursStratify: Cold 0-30 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not Wet).Germination: Sow 1/8” Deep, Keep Moist, (Not wet).For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination:Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details.Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing.Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing.Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes.I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. 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Price: 2.3 USD

Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2024-07-24T07:48:02.000Z

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