The Norway Spruce (Picea abies): A Strong and Enduring Tribute
The Norway Spruce is a classic evergreen known for its graceful pyramid shape, rich green needles, and steady growth. Valued for its beauty and resilience, it’s a meaningful way to create a tribute that represents strength, stability, and everlasting love.
Each Treebute Kit is customizable to include a tree, specialty soil, and a planter. Whether chosen as a heartfelt gift or planted as a personal memorial, a Treebute creates a living connection that brings comfort, healing, and peace.
Why You'll Love the Norway Spruce
- Symbol of Strength: Known for resilience and long life, representing enduring love and remembrance
- Year-Round Beauty: Evergreen needles provide constant greenery and presence
- Fast Growing: Establishes quickly, reaching heights of 40–60 feet over time
- Adaptable & Hardy: Thrives in a wide range of soils and climates; ideal for most landscapes.
- Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for birds and adds natural beauty to the landscape.
Easy Care Tips
Even if you’re new to planting, the Norway Spruce is an easygoing evergreen that rewards simple care.
- Light: Prefers full sun.
- Water: Keep soil moist during the first year; drought tolerant once established.
- Soil: Thrives in rich, well-draining soil.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches as needed.
- Cold Hardy: Excellent for USDA Zones 2–7, tolerating harsh winters.
What’s Not Included (But Helpful)
To ensure your spruce thrives, you may also need:
- 1–2 bags of mulch (for outdoor planting)
- Gardening gloves, a watering can or hose
Honor Your Loved One in a Way That Lives On
Finding the right way to honor a loved one’s life can be difficult. The Norway Spruce offers a strong, enduring presence - standing tall and evergreen through every season. It becomes a constant reminder of love and connection, rooted deeply in memory and growth.
Optional Cremation Use - Why Choose Treebute
For people wishing to incorporate cremation ashes, each Treebute Kit has the option to include Treebute® organic soil blend. This scientifically formulated mixture balances the naturally high pH and sodium levels in cremated remains, safely transforming them into a nourishing foundation for your tree. It’s a gentle, healing option if and when the time feels right.
- Transforms Ashes Into Life: A thoughtful alternative to scattering or storing ashes.
- Creates a Moment of Healing: Planting your tree becomes a heartfelt, hands-on step forward.
There’s comfort in watching something take root. As the Norway Spruce matures - slowly, steadily - it becomes more than just a tree. Grief doesn’t have a timeline - but it does have seasons. Treebute trees become a companion to your grief; a quiet place to reflect, and a living memory of the love you never stopped feeling.
Plant Specifications:
Treebute® Kit Accessories
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European Round Planter
Regular price From $99.95Regular price -
Soil Test Kit
Regular price From $40.00Regular price -
Light & Moisture meter
Regular price From $27.00Regular price -
Treebute® Organic Soil Blend Bag
Regular price From $95.00Regular price
