Threat of a Spruce Seed Shortage - Millions Invested to Secure Harvest

There is a serious shortage of Norway spruce seeds in storage in Sweden. The situation is such an emergency that availability of plants and seeds could be limited by as early as next spring. Luckily, this year’s spruce trees are blossoming beautifully, and major efforts are being made to ensure that flowers and cones are not damaged by attacks or infestations.[Flowerbag] The shortage of spruce seeds has already been a problem for a long time, principally in Götaland and central Norrland. It’s now so serious that there is a risk that the availability of seeds and plants will be limited.