Picea abies barryi

How big do Picea abies get?

Description. Norway spruce is a large, fast-growing evergreen coniferous tree growing 35–55 m (115–180 ft) tall and with a trunk diameter of 1 to 1.5 m. It can grow fast when young, up to 1 m per year for the first 25 years under good conditions, but becomes slower once over 20 m (65 ft) tall.

Is Picea abies invasive?

Picea abies Norway spruce The Norway spruce was introduced from Europe and has become widespread in North America. It has naturalized to some degree but not enough to be considered invasive. It is more tolerant of hot humid summers than other spruce species and is disease resistant.

Do deer eat Picea abies?

Picea abies, or Norway Spruce, is a glorious large evergreen tree famous for its use as a screening plant or windbreak. Left alone, Norway Spruce reach heights of up to 40 feet. When sheared, they create a beautiful, deer-resistant, evergreen specimen.

What is the difference between Picea and abies?

The difference between these two groups is seemingly difficult, but there are elements that you can immediately see whether you have a spruce (Picea) or a fir (Abies) faces. The branches of spruce feel rough because the leaf pads sit as the old needles fall off. At firs the branches are much smoother.

Barry Dwarf Spruce will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines.
A compact, conical form of the Norway spruce, with lustrous, dark evergreen needles. Shows robust growth. Would make a good specimen or intermediate sized …
Picea abies ‘Barryi’ is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.