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Norway Spruce
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The smell of the spruce brings back all my childhood memories. For me, that smell is Christmas.
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Maria F.
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Nov 3, 2024
Highly recommend!
Norway Spruce
Product Details
Choosing the right height
Companies and growers measure Christmas trees in lots of ways, so on our website we’ve tried to keep it relatively simple: our measurements in feet are a minimum height to the top of the tree. So, if you order a 6ft tree it will be at least 6ft from the base of the trunk to the tippy top – typically, it will be a bit taller. Don’t forget to account for this potential extra height – sometimes up to 1.5ft for taller trees.
The long bit on the top of the tree (where you put your star or fairy) is called the ‘leader’. This can be quite long on some trees and much shorter on others – just natural variance – so growers account for this when measuring by taking a height to halfway up the leader (halfway between the top set of branches and the top of the tree). Just to confuse things a bit further, the industry standard is centimetre ranges. Here’s a handy conversion:
Tree ordered - Height to halfway up leader:
4ft tree - 125-150cm
5ft tree - 150-175cm
6ft tree - 175-200cm
7ft tree - 200-225cm
8ft tree - 225-250cm
9ft tree - 250-300cm
With natural products it’s not a perfect science, so these ranges act as a guide and your tree may be a little outside of the ranges in either direction.
Stand
If you’re putting your tree in any sort of stand, that will add some height to the tree, so don’t forget to factor it in to the overall measurement!
Tree width
Bear in mind that the taller your tree, the wider it will be at the base. Nordman Firs and Norway Spruces in particular get quite big and bushy as they get taller, so make sure you’ve got space!
Tree Guide: Norway Spruce
The smell of Christmas that most of us grew up with, festive memories come flooding back whenever you get near one. If you’re a traditionalist this is as much a part of Christmas as crackers and mince pies. Dark green with thin slightly prickly needles. The Norway Spruce is a great choice if you put your tree up a week or so into December (as it will dry out quicker in the warm), or at any time as an outdoor tree. Found natively in Europe—particularly in Northern, Eastern, and Central regions—it is also one of the most widely cultivated spruces across the globe.
Characteristics
The Norway Spruce is a fast grower; left to its own devices, it can grow 2-3 feet per year. When grown for Christmas, however, we typically train the tree to direct its growth energy toward achieving a nice bushy shape rather than shooting upwards.
Its speedy growth and hardiness make the Norway Spruce a popular choice for timber. The timber is smooth, strong, and light in color, often used by carpenters to make joists, rafters, and floorboards.
As the trees get taller, their appearance changes. For instance, a tall Norway Spruce might look different from the smaller one you have at home. Beyond about 20 feet, the foliage tends to hang or droop more from the branches, while younger trees maintain a more upright look. You may also see long cones hanging down from the taller spruces. Additionally, it’s much harder to care for a tree that’s 20 feet tall, so you’re less likely to see the perfect pyramid shape typical of smaller trees.
If you’re trying to identify your tree as a Norway Spruce, check the needles. They should be around an inch long, and if you look closely, you’ll notice they have four distinct sides (unlike the flat needles of firs or the Serbian Spruce).
Christmas Tree Credentials
Beyond nostalgia, the biggest reason to choose a Norway Spruce is probably the scent. It has an instantly recognizable rich, deep pine smell—fresh and oh-so Christmassy.
They’re also great for those who prefer a bushier, fuller tree—particularly at the bottom, where you won’t see gaps. Norway Spruces do start to drop their needles once cut, especially in warm conditions, making them more suited for those who buy closer to Christmas. For the same reason, they’re a great choice for those looking for an outdoor Christmas tree.
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