Norway spruce

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Norway spruce: cones

Norway spruce

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Also known as: Picea abies

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spruce
Major species
The Norway spruce (P. abies), an important timber and ornamental tree native to northern Europe, is used in reforestation both there and in North America.
The Norway spruce (P. abies), an important timber and ornamental tree native to northern Europe, is used in reforestation both there and in North America.

Merry and Bright
8 Jolly Christmas Plants: Norway spruce
The Norway spruce (Picea abies) is a common Christmas tree in many places. Blue spruce (P. pungens) and white spruce (P. glauca) are also used.
The Norway spruce (Picea abies) is a common Christmas tree in many places. Blue spruce (P. pungens) and white spruce (P. glauca) are also used.

temperate forest
Population and community development and structure
…(Acer platanoides), and spruce (Picea abies). Until 1923 large areas were dominated by linden, but most tree regeneration at that time was by spruce, hornbeam, and maple. By 1973 these latter species had become common as canopy trees, and lindens began regenerating freely, as they had not at the…
…(Acer platanoides), and spruce (Picea abies). Until 1923 large areas were dominated by linden, but most tree regeneration at that time was by spruce, hornbeam, and maple. By 1973 these latter species had become common as canopy trees, and lindens began regenerating freely, as they had not at the…