Norway Spruce

== Desc ==
Large Spruce tree native of Europe. Introduced tree. Can invade some forests floors. There can be a lot of seedling trees in some woods, but can easily be pulled up. They also transplant pretty well. Despite the numbers of seedling trees, they are not invasive. Trees very rarely have youth near them in the open. Norway spruce is probably the most common spruce tree in CT. Norway spruces stay evergreen year round. They have stiff needles which can be green or blue green. Needles are short. They have giant pyramidal crowns. They are the tallest conifer in CT along with Eastern Pine. They have smooth bark, but often sappy. Older trees develop a scaly bark. Norway spruce here is the go to Christmas tree. They are commonly planted as ornamentals. They grow very tall very quick. Despite this, they actually have very strong wood. This makes then stand up to storms and heavy snow with ease. They however have shallow roots, which could likely uproot in those storms. They have long branches with hanging or weeping branchlets. Only older trees have this characteristic; younger trees don't have this. They make a cone a few inches long. Cones are compact. They are brown. They start green in the summer, but mature to brown in the fall. Seedlings are very common especially in the woods, but as mentioned above, they are not invasive. They are not endangered either. The species has a rather stable population. 
== General ==
Introduced tree
80-125’ or more 
Pyramidal Crown
Scaly Bark
Grows fast, but strong wood
Shallow roots. 
Easy to grow, transplants well
Grows almost anywhere.
Very little problems/diseases with this species. 
Category:Trees and Shrubs
Category:Nature