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Norway Spruce Picea abies

Source:USDA

Norway Spruce Picea abies About this tree: Foliage, twigs eaten by White-tailed deer; needles eaten by grouse; winter cover for many species Prefers moist soil Grows 75 to 100 feet tall Hardiness zone 2 Identification Tips: Leaves: Needles; 1/2 to 1 inch long; stiff; 4-angled; sharp-pointed; shiny, dark green with whitish lines; drooping foliage Fruit: Cones; 4 to 6 inches long; cylindrical; light brown; hanging down Bark: Reddish-brown; scaly