Norway Spruce Tree Seeds | European Spruce | (Picea abies)
Norway Spruce Tree Seeds | European Spruce | (Picea abies)
Europe's most planted conifer. The world's most famous Christmas tree.
Picea abies, the Norway Spruce, is one of the most widely planted and dependable evergreens in the world. Known for its sweeping, pendulous branches and dense dark green needles, it creates immediate presence in the landscape while delivering long-term function. Fast-growing, cold-hardy, and highly adaptable, it excels as a windbreak, privacy screen, wildlife shelter, and timber tree across a wide range of climates and soils.
- Fast-growing evergreen reaching impressive height quickly
- Dense, drooping branches ideal for windbreaks and privacy
- Extremely cold-hardy, thriving in zones 2–7
- Produces large cones that support birds and wildlife
- High-quality timber valued for centuries
Things You Probably Didn’t Know
It stands in Trafalgar Square every year.
Since 1947, Norway has gifted a Norway Spruce to the United Kingdom each year as a symbol of gratitude, where it becomes London’s iconic Christmas tree.
One individual has lived since the Ice Age.
A Norway Spruce known as Old Tjikko has a root system estimated at over 9,500 years old, making it one of the oldest living trees on Earth.
It built the world’s finest instruments.
Norway Spruce wood was used by Stradivari for violin soundboards due to its exceptional acoustic properties, still prized today.
It creates its own winter shelter.
Mature trees form dense, snow-shedding canopies that provide protected space underneath for wildlife during harsh winter conditions.
Growing Details
- Botanical Name: Picea abies
- Stratification: Recommended; 30–60 days cold stratification
- USDA Zones: 2–7
- Soil: Well-drained, moist, slightly acidic; tolerates poor or sandy soils
- Light: Full sun
- Height: 40–80 feet
- Spread: 25–30 feet
- Growth Rate: Fast (1.5–2.5 ft/year)
Plant it where you need height, density, and permanence. A tree that has been sheltering things from the wind since before history was written.
FAQ
FAQ
Do you pre-stratify the seeds?
Most of our seeds are not pre-stratified. They are stored under dry, cold conditions to preserve viability without initiating stratification, allowing you to time germination for your local growing season.
The exception is recalcitrant seeds. Because these seeds must remain moist to stay viable, they are kept in moist, cold storage and are therefore in a pre-stratified state. Depending on how long a particular batch has been stored, some may arrive with an emerging radicle and be ready to plant immediately. Radicle development is not guaranteed.
Please refer to the individual product page and included growing instructions for species-specific requirements.
Do any of your seeds need to stay moist? (Recalcitrant seeds)
Yes. Some species we offer, including Chestnut, Hazelnut, and Paw Paw, are recalcitrant and must remain moist to stay viable.
Please refrigerate these seeds immediately upon arrival unless they have already developed a radicle. Seeds with an emerging radicle should be planted promptly.
Do you ship internationally?
No. We currently ship within the United States only.
We previously shipped to Canada, but tariffs, duties, and import fees resulted in customers receiving significant and unpredictable additional charges upon delivery. Because we cannot reliably calculate or absorb these costs, we have suspended shipping to Canada.
At this time, we do not ship to Canada or other international destinations.
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & Packaging
• Hand-packed in resealable kraft paper seed bags
• Stratification and planting instructions included on every seed pack
• Ships within 3–5 business days via USPS within the United States and U.S. territories
Return Policy
Return Policy
Due to the nature of our products, we do not accept returns on seeds.
If your order arrives damaged, contains incorrect items, or is missing items, please contact us within 7 days of delivery so we can resolve the issue.
