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unusual facts about Norway Spruce



Balkan mixed forests

Several species of deciduous oaks (most prominently Quercus frainetto Ten., as well as Q. cerris L., Q. pubescens Willd. and others) dominate most of the ecoregion's forests, interspersed higher up mountainsides (above 800–1200 m) mostly with European Beech and such conifers as Scots Pine, Macedonian Pine, Silver Fir and Norway Spruce.

European spruce bark beetle

Some scientists hypothesize that long-distance movements originating from the Iberian Peninsula may have contributed to their invasion of northern Norway spruce forests.

Killykeen Forest Park

The forest consists of mainly mixed woodland including Norway and Sitka spruce, Ash, Oak and Beech.

Larch Hill

The forest in the North Eastern corner of the site benefits from a canopy of Norway Spruce trees while the Southern most wooded area is populated by robust Sycamores, Elms and Larches which provide the necessary shelter for survival camping.


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Duncliffe Wood

During the 1960–70s, the woods were largely felled and replanted—predominantly with Norway Spruce (Picea abies) and oak, with lesser amounts of Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) and beech.

Stanydale Temple

The species of spruce, Picea abies (Norway spruce), is not native to Scotland; the posts were presumably driftwood carried across from Scandinavia.