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Norway spruce
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˌnɔː.weɪ ˈspruːs/ us /ˌnɔːr.weɪ ˈspruːs/
an evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that is often grown for decoration:
Norway spruces can grow up to a hundred feet high.
The Norway spruce was traditionally used as a Christmas tree.
Shortage of timber led to the increased planting of fast growing conifers such as Norway spruce.
Norway spruces are widely planted as ornaments to parks and gardens.
A shortage of timber caused landowners to plant more fast-growing conifers such as the Norway spruce.
The Norway spruce tends to drop its needles, and does not last as long indoors as other Christmas trees.
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