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Norway Spruce
Picea abies

This species is native to Europe, but is cultivated in the United States and Canada as a Christmas tree and for timber. This spruce has attractive 12-24 mm long needles that are quadrangular in cross-section. Every Christmas, Oslo donates a Norway Spruce to Washington D.C., New York, Edinburgh, and London in gratitude for aid given during World War II.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental, growing in full sun.
Growth Habit:Evergreen tree, growing 12-18 m tall or higher.
Bloom Time:Mid-spring.
Longevity:Moderate.
Presence in US:CT IL KY MA MD ME MI MN NC NH NJ NY OH PA RI VA VT WI WV
Presence in Canada:ON NB NL NS QC
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