Norway Spruce-like Conifer

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neefman East Bridgewater, MA Mar 29, 2014

What was interesting about this tree was the needles all along the branch. It had that droopy look of a Norway Spruce but the needles were very small.

This one was one of the few trees where I couldn't find a label.

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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Mar 29, 2014

Oriental spruce??

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Mar 29, 2014

That is likely Picea orientalis - Oriental Spruce.

You've described it just about right - reminds of a Norway Spruce, but finer in all its aspects. Shorter needles, narrower habit, dark green needles, lustrous shine to needles - all in all, an excellent plant. I have several here at the Valley, and the first institution I worked for declared it their signature tree as the property came to be developed.

For the Ohio River valley, I believe it is the best non-native conifer that can be extensively grown.

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Mar 29, 2014

Ditto to Picea orientalis

Resin

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