When watering, place hose at base of plant and let water trickle into soil. Problems Susceptible to several problems including red spider mite, spruce gall aphid, budworm, and borers. Alternatives Consult local sources, including historic or public gardens and arboreta, regarding cultivars and related species that grow well in your area. Comments Norway Spruce is one of the fastest growing of all the spruces. As the tree grows older, the side branches become horizontal, turning upward at the tip.
Secondary branches hang downward from the main branches, giving the tree a graceful appearance.
This material was developed by Carol Ness as part of the Interactive Design and Development Project funded by the Kellogg Foundation. Mary Miller, Project Director. Diane Relf, Content Specialist, Horticulture.