Picea abies - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) H.Karst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Deut. Fl. 325. (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482030
Common Names
- Picea abies
- Norway Spruce
- Norway Spruce Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Picea abies (also called Norway Spruce, among many other common names) is an evergreen, coniferous tree with needle-like leaves. It is native to Europe. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Picea abies, commonly known as Norway spruce, is a popular ornamental tree that is often used for landscaping. It can also be used as a windbreak or privacy screen, and its wood is used for construction, furniture, and paper production.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Picea abies var. acuminata (Beck) Dallim. & A.B.Jacks.Picea abies var. abies
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Picea abies has small white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Picea abies is an evergreen conifer that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Picea abies
Picea abies is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Picea abies FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Picea abies?
Picea abies is native to northern Europe and northern Asia.
What is the average height of Picea abies?
Picea abies typically grows to a height of 40-60 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Picea abies?
Picea abies has an average lifespan of up to 500 years.
Species in the Picea genus
Picea albertiana, Picea alcoquiana, Picea abies, Picea brachytyla, Picea aurantiaca, Picea austropanlanica, Picea asperata, Picea koyamae, Picea lutzii, Picea likiangensis, Picea jezoensis, Picea koraiensis, Picea meyeri, Picea morrisonicola, Picea neoveitchii, Picea mariana, Picea martinezii, Picea maximowiczii, Picea crassifolia, Picea chihuahuana, Picea engelmannii, Picea breweriana, Picea farreri, Picea glehnii, Picea glauca, Picea wilsonii, Picea polita, Picea pungens, Picea obovata, Picea omorika, Picea smithiana, Picea spinulosa, Picea sitchensis, Picea notha, Picea rubens, Picea retroflexa, Picea purpurea, Picea schrenkiana, Picea linzhiensis, Picea orientalis, Picea fennica, Picea fennica, Picea mexicana, Picea pungsanensis, Picea mariorika, Picea moseri, Picea saaghii, Picea lutescends,
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea abies (L.) H.Karst.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification