Norway spruce

Picea abies | Family: Pinaceae

submission: Chrissy McIntire

Identification:

Leaves—

very short, tiny green bits

Twigs—

very long, thin, and gray colored

Flowers—

N/A

Fruit—

rough textured small brown pines

Bark—

rough texture and gray colored

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Natural History:

Lifespan—

up to 400 years

General description—

This is the tallest of trees native to those northern parts of Europe, and it can also grow in the states too. (It will only live up to 200 years in the states) This tree was able to survive harsh winters for ages since the branches of this tree tend to droop, keeping off most of the snow.

Natural distribution and habitat—

Native to northern and central Europe.

Conservation status—

No serious threats can only grow in the cold places of North America and Northern Europe.

Uses—

Used as an ornamental tree.

References:

1. “Norway Spruce.” uvm.edu, The University of Vermont, http://ctl.w3.uvm.edu/omeka/exhibits/show/uvmtrees/norwayspruce/natural-history
2. “Norway Spruce,” ohiodnr.gov, division of forestry, http://forestry.ohiodnr.gov/norwayspruce

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