Tree Identification Help... Norway Spruce?

roksax · 14th July 2011, 05:13 AM

Hi everybody! I just bought a house with a beautiful evergreen in front, but I'm having a little trouble identifying it. I think it's a Norway spruce, but I'm not positive. It has long, slender cones. I'd say the cones are about 5-6 inches long. The needles fall in a weeping pattern. Here's a picture of the tree. I can take a better one when I get home, if necessary:

Thanks!

Brent Ferris · 14th July 2011, 03:01 PM

You are correct -- it is a Norway Spruce (Picea abies). In Toronto, these trees attain a height of 110 to 130 feet, a crown spread of at least 60 ft, and a trunk diameter up to 3 ft. One of the diseases that is quite prevalent in our area and attacks all conifers except Cedars and Yews - Cytospora -- only slowly affects the health of Norway Spruce. Can be a very beautiful tree, can produce an abundance of cones, cones scales can be used as mulch -- once the squirrels have finished with them.

roksax · 15th July 2011, 03:41 AM

Thanks! I'm glad I finally know what it is!

14th July 2011, 05:13 AM	#1
roksax I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 3	Tree Identification Help... Norway Spruce? Hi everybody! I just bought a house with a beautiful evergreen in front, but I'm having a little trouble identifying it. I think it's a Norway spruce, but I'm not positive. It has long, slender cones. I'd say the cones are about 5-6 inches long. The needles fall in a weeping pattern. Here's a picture of the tree. I can take a better one when I get home, if necessary: Thanks! Attached Thumbnails

14th July 2011, 03:01 PM	#2
Brent Ferris Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,557	Re: Tree Identification Help... Norway Spruce? You are correct -- it is a Norway Spruce (Picea abies). In Toronto, these trees attain a height of 110 to 130 feet, a crown spread of at least 60 ft, and a trunk diameter up to 3 ft. One of the diseases that is quite prevalent in our area and attacks all conifers except Cedars and Yews - Cytospora -- only slowly affects the health of Norway Spruce. Can be a very beautiful tree, can produce an abundance of cones, cones scales can be used as mulch -- once the squirrels have finished with them. __________________ My business: Tree Pruning and Removals -- Strump Removals -- Advice -- Consulting -- Arborist Reports Consulting Forester If you want an honest opinion, call Brent Ferris...because, Trees want to Live Too ! We do great jobs, even in small yards. Free Estimates Oakville to Oshawa - North to Bradford (Will travel further if cost of travelling covered) Email -- treeshaveneeds@3web.com Cell 416-460-5704

15th July 2011, 03:41 AM	#3
roksax I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 3	Re: Tree Identification Help... Norway Spruce? Thanks! I'm glad I finally know what it is!

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