Norway Spruce vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Norway Spruce vs Ironwood Tree

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Norway Spruce
Ironwood Tree

Norway Spruce is a large, openly branched evergreen recognized by its drooping branchlets and large cones. This hardy, adaptable tree thrives in moist conditions, but will grow in clay or sandy soils.

Norway Spruce is the fastest growing spruce we carry but it's not as dense as other spruce trees.

It is sometimes used as a Christmas tree.

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

Norway Spruce Quick Facts

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Cones: large
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes

In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: european spruce