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| Needle Length | ½”-1” |
| Needle Shape | Short and thin |
| Needle Sharpness | Sharp |
| Needle Gloss | Semi-lustrous |
| Max. Ornament Weight | Heavy ornaments and lights |
| Needle Retention* | Consistently bad |
| Fragrance Strength | Strong |
| Color | Green to light-green |
| Grown on the farm? | Yes |
| Available as | Choose-and-cut, pre-cut, dug, pre-dug, and mini-dug |
* Gauged by the number of needles retained on January 1st by a tree cut on Thanksgiving and well cared for thereafter. Poor does not mean the tree will simply be a bunch of barren twigs – it will still look presentable, but significantly sparser than when it was cut.
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- Norway Spruce 4′-5′
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- Norway Spruce 5′-6′
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- Norway Spruce 5′-6′
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- Norway Spruce 4′-5′
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Norway Spruce have some very desirable characteristics as Christmas trees. Their strong, upwardly slanted branches are superb for holding heavy ornaments, perhaps the best of any tree. They also have a strong, pleasing spruce aroma. Norway Spruce were very popular Christmas trees in the 1950s, adding a retro aspect to their present appeal.
However, we do not recommending purchasing a Norway spruce that has been cut any longer than two weeks before Christmas because this species quickly loses its needles after being cut. If you desire a cut Norway, it would be best to purchase it on one of the last two weekends our Christmas Center is open. In fact, we strongly suggest that those who desire a Norway Spruce as a Christmas tree have theirs dug or mini-dug instead of cut. Leaving even a small portion of the roots on the tree will help it to retain its needles for a much longer time.
For a while Norway Spruce were considered Firs, and some still call them “Red Fir” – a combination of the original misnomer and the color of their bark. One final random fact: Norway Spruce are the tallest trees in Europe.
Price and Availability
Norway Spruce may be purchased as choose-and-cut, pre-cut, dug, pre-dug, and mini-dug (what do these mean?). The cut and pre-cut prices are identical, as the dug and pre-dug prices.
| Size1 | Appx. Quantity on Hand2 | Cut Price | Dug Price3 | Mini-Dug Price3 |
| 4’-5’ | 146 | $40 | $ 72 | $ 64 |
| 5’-6’ | 153 | $ 44 | $ 86 | $ 76 |
| 6’-7’ | 96 | $ 49 | $ 100 | $ 87 |
| 7’-8’ | 17 | $ 56 | $ 114 | $ 100 |
| 8’-9’ | 0 | $ 66 | $ 154 | $ 132 |
| 9’-10’ | 0 | $ 98 | $ 154 | $ 140 |
1We measure Christmas tree size as the height from the cut to the topmost whorl of branches just below the leader (what if I cut out just the top of a tree?). We measure dug trees from the ground to the topmost whorl.
2Numbers are approximate, based on estimates made of Christmas grade trees at the start of the season. We cannot guarantee availability. Call ahead to verify our stock and, if desired, reserve a pre-cut tree. Note that we will only hold trees until same-day close of business.
3See our 2010/2011 Landscaping Tree & Shrub Price List for volume pricing on landscape grade dug trees.