Norway Spruce vs Dragon Spruce - TreeTime.ca

Norway Spruce vs Dragon Spruce

Picea asperata

Picea abies

Dragon Spruce
Norway Spruce

Dragon spruce is a unique looking spruce, as it is more shaggy and irregular than most spruces. They have sharp, stiff needles that are directed forward on the branch and their colour ranges from grey/green to blue/green.

They will grow in nutrient poor soils and can tolerate stronger winds, making them a good choice for providing shelter.

This species has been declining due to deforestation and related human activity in western China, its native range. It has notable genetic diversity for a spruce with a number of unusual growth habit variants. Given the cultural significance of the dragon, this tree should not be underestimated for its beauty or usefulness.

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.

Dragon Spruce Quick Facts

Norway Spruce Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: chinese spruce, yun shan
Other Names: european spruce