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 7
Growth Rate: Fast
Plant Type: Needled Evergreen
Family: Pinaceae
Native Range: Northern and Central Europe
Height: 40 to 60 feet
Spread: 25 to 30 feet
Shape: Pyramidal
Sun: Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Site 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 hours
Stratify: Cold 0-30 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not Wet).
Germination: Sow 1/8” Deep, Keep Moist, (Not wet).
