Norway Spruce vs Kentucky Coffeetree - TreeTime.ca

Norway Spruce vs Kentucky Coffeetree

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Kentucky Coffeetree
Norway Spruce

The Kentucky Coffeetree has the largest leaves of any native tree in North America! In the summer, its large green canopy provides shade. While in the winter, its leathery bean pods act as a decorative element against the sky as they rattle in the wind. Beautiful year-round, this tree is an elegant addition to any landscape.

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.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Norway Spruce Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none

Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans

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


In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON
Other Names: coffeetree
Other Names: european spruce