Large tree with a straight trunk and regular branching pattern. The branches grow practically horizontally or bend slightly and have upward-pointing ends. The crown is narrow pyramidal to column-shaped. If the tree has ample free space around it, the lower branches remain green. Its ultimate width is approx. 8 m. Pollen colours the red, male flowers yellow: the female flowers are light pink. The hanging cones are 10 - 15 cm long and about 3 - 4 cm wide. Squirrels love the ripe cones. The tree does not grow as well in sunny, dry sites. The Norway spruce is often cultivated for Christmas trees, as well as being important in forestry. It tolerates pruning well and so it is excellently suited for use as a hedge. There are many cultivars: very many miniatures have been produced from what is known as witches' brooms.
Picea abies can eventually reach a height of 25 - 35 (50) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Picea abies is быстрорастущий and can eventually reach a height of 25 - 35 (50) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The right time to plant Picea abies is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Picea abies with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.