These are BARE ROOTED plants which can be planted from the end of October until May and will be dispatched as soon as the weather turns cold and they become dormant.The dispatch date depends on the Autumn temperature and varies from year to year. More commonly seen and known as the Christmas tree, Picea abies does make a beautiful specimen tree for large gardens and parks. Growing Details: Common Name: Norway spruce Genus: Picea Species: abies Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Moist Height: 25m Spread: 6m Description: It has a conical shape with attractive red-brown bark and short, deep green needles. Plant it in moist but well-drained soil, ideally one that is slightly acidic, in full sun, where it will eventually reach to about 40m (131ft).