Planting Norway Spruce in Shady Wooded Area

NW NJ mountains: log home, wants Norway spruce (8–10 ft) for privacy from new McMansions. Front is wooded—sun in fall/winter, shade spring/summer. Asked if they'll adapt.

The expert said Norway spruce tolerates shade and sun. Key is correct planting: hole 2× root ball, backfill with good soil, remove burlap, mulch wide. Linked Ohio DNR Norway spruce fact sheet.

Planting Right

• Shade tolerant.
• Hole 2× ball, good backfill.
• Cut burlap off roots.
• Mulch wide, not deep.