The growth and growth rate of a spruce depends on various factors, such as the location or the soil quality. Although it often grows faster in the shade, it prefers a sunny location.
The Norway spruce grows up to 20 meters high
On average, you can count on an annual growth of about 30 centimeters for Norway spruce (bot. Picea abies). However, there are also smaller or dwarf species that grow more slowly.
How big can a spruce grow?
The Norway or Norway spruce can grow up to 60 meters high with a maximum age of up to 600 years. Dwarf spruces grow to around two meters tall. But you can also grow a bonsai from a young spruce.
The essentials in brief:
- average growth per year: approx. 30 cm
- maximum size of the Norway spruce: approx. 50 to 60 m
- Growth dependent on location and soil quality
tips
Dwarf forms of spruce are particularly suitable for small gardens.