Picea abies, the Norway spruce[2] or European spruce, [3] is a species of spruce native to Northern, Central and Eastern Europe. [4] It has branchlets that typically hang downwards, …

Picea abies, commonly called Norway spruce, is a large pyramidal evergreen conifer that is native to the mountains of northern and central Europe east to the Urals. In its native European …

The genus name, Picea, is thought to be derived from the Latin word, pix, which means "pitch" and refers to the sticky resin that is found on the tree's bark. The specific epithet, abies, refers …

Jan 30, 2023 · The Norway spruce (Picea abies) has become ingrained in many of our holiday traditions as one of the choice Christmas tree species for municipalities and cities. Picea abies …

Bird’s Nest Norway spruce (Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’ ): This cultivar is much smaller than the species (3 to 6 feet high and wide). It is a dwarf, evergreen shrub with stiff, prickly, green to …

Jan 20, 2025 · Native to Europe, this tree has earned a reputation as a reliable choice for ornamental planting, windbreaks, and even as a classic Christmas tree. Its robust growth and …

Feb 22, 2025 · Picea abies is a timber tree of major economic importance throughout the cool temperate areas of Europe. The commonest tree used for Christmas trees in Britain, despite …

Architectural, Picea abies (Norway Spruce) is a fast-growing, large pyramidal evergreen conifer with dense, slightly upturned primary branches and pendulous secondary branches. The …

Picea abies is the dominant tree in most of the highest forests in the European Alps, as here near Combloux, Haute-Savoie, SE France. 30 January 2023. Image Tom Christian. Picea abies is …

Jan 20, 2025 · The Norway spruce (Picea abies) is a coniferous evergreen fir tree native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. The species was first described by Linnaeus in 1753 …