Spruces do not retain their needles for long, the needles are quite sharp, and the needles are not aromatic like those of firs. Norway spruce has very dark green needles. It retains them longer than ...
"Christmas tree growers in the affected area can continue to grow an unlimited number of spruce trees up to three metres (9.8ft) in height above the root collar before authorisation is required." ...
Larch and spruce - meaning ... parts of these trees can be eaten." With robinia these are the flowers, and in the case of yew, the flesh of the red pseudo-berry WITHOUT the seed it contains.