Norway Spruce 20/40cm (P9)
Picea abies
£13.89
The Norway Spruce Picea abies is a majestic, compact evergreen tree with a distinctive pyramidal shape and scaly, reddish-brown bark. Thriving in UK gardens, it’s a low-maintenance addition that provides year-round visual interest.
- ✓ Majestic and versatile evergreen tree, perfect for adding height, structure, and year-round greenery to UK gardens. Features a distinctive pyramidal shape with dense, dark green or bluish-green needles that create a lush, full appearance.
- ✓ Adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions, including exposure to wind and cold. Moderately fast-growing, with the potential to reach impressive heights and spreads over time, making it an excellent choice for use as a specimen tree, windbreak, or in mixed border plantings.
- ✓ Requires well-drained, moist soil and benefits from regular watering, especially during periods of drought. Low-maintenance, with minimal pruning required to maintain the desired shape and size.
- ✓ Scientifically known as Picea abies, the Norway Spruce is a classic and reliable addition to any UK garden, providing year-round interest and a touch of natural elegance.
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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The Norway Spruce, scientifically known as Picea abies, is a majestic and versatile evergreen tree that thrives in the UK climate. Originating from the mountainous regions of Europe, this hardy species is a popular choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.
Reaching an impressive ultimate height of over 12 metres, the Norway Spruce is a relatively compact and manageable size, making it an excellent option for smaller gardens or as part of a larger planting scheme. Its pyramidal shape and dense, dark green foliage provide year-round visual interest and a sense of structure to any outdoor space.
One of the Norway Spruce’s most distinctive features is its distinctive, scaly bark that develops a reddish-brown hue as the tree matures. This unique texture adds depth and character to the tree, making it a standout element in the landscape.
In terms of care, the Norway Spruce is a relatively low-maintenance species that thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil but can adapt to a variety of soil types, including clay and sandy loams. Regular watering during the first year after planting is recommended to ensure the tree becomes well-established.
Pruning is generally not required, as the Norway Spruce naturally maintains its pyramidal shape. However, occasional light trimming can be done to remove any damaged or unruly branches and maintain the desired aesthetic.
The Norway Spruce is a versatile tree that can be used in a variety of landscape applications, from serving as a focal point in a garden to providing screening and privacy. Its compact size and hardy nature make it an excellent choice for both residential and commercial settings.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Pot Size
9cm
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-5°C to 1°C (H3)
When MatureWatering
Moderate
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Slight
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | This item |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £11.94 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £25.14 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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