The Norway spruce (lat. Picea abies), also known as European spruce, is a type of spruce that is common mainly in the Scandinavian countries. In Greece, it grows on the Rhodope mountain range and the Forest of Elatia. - the southernmost point of its spread. Being one of the tallest trees that grow in Greece, it reaches up to 60 or even 65 meters. Spruce has a very characteristic shape with its branches and needles hanging down like fringes, while the cones are upright like candlesticks. The Norway spruce is widely planted for its wood, and in many countries, it is the Christmas tree.

In Greece, one of the most beautiful mixed beech, fir, and Norway spruce forests is located at the northeastern end of the regional unit of Drama, and at an altitude of 1953 meters. Known as the Virgin Forest of Frakto, this forest is one of the most important forest ecosystems in Europe.

The Norway spruce is protected by European legislation.