Norway Spruce is native to Europe and has become naturalized in the Northeast and in Canada. It is not known to be naturalized in Maryland (Flora of North America). However, the species has been planted in gardens and forests for many decades (Brown and Brown 1972). Mature trees may be found in seemingly wild habitat in forests and at old home sites, particularly in Central and Western Maryland.
Norway Spruce can reach heights of about 100 ft and has a conical profile. The lower branches of mature trees droop towards the ground, often becoming pendulous. This species can be easily distinguished from our native Red Spruce (Picea rubens) by its pendulous branches and large seed cones (more than 12 cm long).
Host plant for various moth species including European Spruce Needleminer Moth (Gilligan, Wright, & Gibson, 2008).
There are 32 records in the project database.
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