Greenhouse Plug - Norway Spruce

Norway Spruce

Picea abies

30 metres (100 feet+)
100+ years

Appearance: Short, dark green needles. Thin, reddish-brown young bark; dark purplish-brown, scaly, mature bark.

Site and soils: Best on well-drained to moist, sand and loams (similar to white pine). Avoid wet or dry sites. Tolerates some shade.

Rural plantings: Timber plantations. Plant at 8 feet by 8 feet. Grows 2-3 feet/year on good sites.

Urban settings: Windbreak species, distinctive drooping branches, drought susceptible.

Native to: Europe and Asia; adapted to southern and central Ontario

Greenhouse Plugs are a good choice to plant in shallow soil areas, in areas with low competition, and for under planting.

These seedlings have been grown as self-contained plugs, which are air pruned, resulting in a larger amount of root hair development. This translates into quick establishment and growth when planted.

Seasonally available (please inquire), extending the planting season, and enabling fall planting.