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Norway Spruce
seedling. The branches of Norway Spruce trees droop gracefully as tree matures, making this a very attractive ornamental. The dense, dark green needles never get longer than 1". It is one of the best conifers for shelters and windbreaks, as its branches grow densely into one another. It is highly valued as an ornamental and timber tree. This evergreen conifer tree thrives well in average soil conditions, but prefers moisture in the soil to maintain its deep green color. in 6 to 7 years starting with a 2-yr. For planting a windbreak, or for noise abatement, these trees should be planted 6 ft. apart. The Norway Spruce tree, Picea Abies, is a fast growing tree that can grow to 150 ft. Norway Spruce trees, placed on a good site, should reach 5 ft. ... additional information
Fraser Fir It is among the most classy of conifers. A great ornamental and Christmas tree because of its density and compactness. Fraser Firs will grow in most locations but must have good drainage. Fraser Fir is a medium-sized tree, 40 to 70 feet high and one to more than two feet in diameter. This dense evergreen tree has wood that is light, soft, not strong and coarse-grained. It is grown extensively for Christmas trees in North Carolina, where it is ranked as the number one Christmas tree by the Christmas tree industry. |
