Spruce | Description, Species, and Uses | Britannica
WEBspruce, (genus Picea), genus of about 40 species of evergreen ornamental and timber trees in the conifer family Pinaceae, native to the temperate and cold regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Spruce pulp is important in the paper industry, and timber from the trees is used in a variety of applications.
Spruce Tree Facts, Types, Identification, Diseases, Pictures
WEBSpruce is any of the large, coniferous tree species belonging to the genus Picea of the family Pinaceae, distributed across the temperate and boreal regions in the Northern Hemisphere. These trees can be identified by the four-sided needles and the cones that hang downwards after pollination.
Norway Spruce: Plant Care and Growing Guide
WEBJan 30, 2023 · The Norway spruce (Picea abies) has become ingrained in many of our holiday traditions as one of the choice Christmas tree species for municipalities and cities. Picea abies is a coniferous evergreen that can reach 60 feet tall, but occasionally a Norway spruce's height can stretch up to 100 feet.
Picea abies - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
WEBThe Norway spruce is a rapidly growing woody, needled evergreen tree in the pine family (Pinaceae). It is native to Europe. It is the typical Christmas tree in Great Britain and has also served as the United States Capitol Christmas tree several times. There are over 150 cultivars available.
How to Grow and Care for White Spruce
WEBSep 25, 2023 · Regular white spruce will eventually need to be planted outdoors to achieve its best health, form, and features. The white spruce, or picea glauca, is a medium to fast growing evergreen tree. Here's everything you need to know to grow and care for a white spruce on your own.
Picea (spruce) description - conifers.org
WEBJan 22, 2024 · Description of the evolution, biology, distribution, ecology, and uses of the species in the conifer genus Picea (spruce).
Picea pungens (Colorado Blue Spruce) - Gardenia
WEBPicea pungens, commonly known as the Colorado Blue Spruce or Blue Spruce, is a majestic conifer prized for its silvery-blue needles and pyramidal form. Its vibrant hue and adaptability make it a popular choice for ornamental landscaping and as a Christmas tree.
Picea abies - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBPicea abies, commonly called Norway spruce, is a large pyramidal evergreen conifer that is native to the mountains of northern and central Europe east to the Urals. In its native European habitat, it typically matures to 100-150' (occasionally to 200') tall.
Picea abies ‘Little Gem’ (Norway Spruce) - Gardenia
WEBDeservedly desirable, Picea abies 'Little Gem' (Norway Spruce) is a dwarf, evergreen shrub of dense habit, forming a flattened globe or bun. Its short branches are covered with finely textured, soft, tiny needles, emerging bright green in spring and turning dark green over time.
How To Grow Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) - BBC Gardeners …
WEBDec 23, 2021 · The blue spruce, Picea pungens, is an attractive evergreen conifer, ideal for adding structure to the garden. Picea means spruce, and pungens means pointed, in reference to its upright, needle-like leaves. These are covered in a glaucous wax, which gives the tree its characteristic blue-green colour. The cylindrical cones are green, …
Picea mariana (Black Spruce) - Gardenia
WEBPicea mariana (Black Spruce) is a small, narrow evergreen conifer of narrowly conical habit adorned with a spire-like crown. Descending to sweep the ground, its branches are covered with short, stiff, 4-sided, dark blue-green needles that are attached individually to the branches, rather than presented in clusters.
Picea glauca - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBPicea glauca, commonly called white spruce, is an extremely hardy evergreen conifer that is native to upland areas and lake/stream margins stretching from Alaska across the boreal forest of Canada to Newfoundland, dipping south to Montana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and New York.
Picea: The Spruce Tree - Portland Nursery
WEBPicea: The Spruce Tree. Spruce trees are wonderful! They may be a tad prickly on the outside, but Piceas are colorful and reliable. They come in all shapes and sizes too, offering a wide range of garden-worthy options.
Picea (Spruce) - Iseli Nursery
WEBThe genus Picea, commonly known as spruce, offers so much variety in size, shape, color and utility in the landscape that it is easy to believe one or more choices will fill any imaginable garden need. Distinctive cultivars from 13 species include a wide range of color choices: blue, green, gray, gold, yellow, silver, white and combinations.
Picea sitchensis (Sitka spruce) description - conifers.org
WEBDec 17, 2023 · Typical mature forest in the Queets valley of Olympic National Park. This forest, dated as 140 years old, is developed on the floodplain. Both Picea sitchensis and Acer macrophyllum (also, often, Populus balsamifera …
Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Picea glauca 'Conica', Monrovia Plant
WEBA perfect cone-shaped dwarf conifer displaying dense green needles. Excellent as a miniature Christmas tree in natural form, or as an artistically pruned topiary. Makes a formal statement in the garden. A superb container specimen. Evergreen.
Picea abies 'Little Gem' - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBPicea abies, commonly called Norway spruce, is a large pyramidal evergreen conifer that is native to the mountains of northern and central Europe east to the Urals. In its native European habitat, it typically matures to 100-150' (occasionally to 200') tall.
Nest Spruce, Picea abies 'Nidiformis', Monrovia Plant
WEBThis versatile, dwarf conifer is an excellent choice for an evergreen border, accent or container plant. The outward-curving branches with dense, dark green needles create an interesting bird's nest effect. Its tight, compact shape requires little maintenance. Very hardy and wind resistant.
Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBPicea pungens, commonly called Colorado spruce (also blue spruce), is a medium to large, narrow, pyramidal conifer with horizontal branching to the ground. It typically grows 30-60’ tall in cultivation, but may reach 100’ or more where it grows naturally.
Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’ (Norway Spruce) - Gardenia
WEBResembling a bird’s nest, Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’ (Norway Spruce) is a dwarf, spreading, evergreen shrub adorned with a depression in the middle of its flat top. This broadly rounded, symmetrical Spruce produces dense, horizontal layers of branches covered with refreshing, light-green, short needles.
Weeping Norway Spruce, Picea abies 'Pendula', Monrovia Plant
WEBA choice evergreen with a naturally low growing form composed of weeping branches that trail outward, densely blanketed with rich green needles. Excellent when trained in a staked form to feature its naturally pendulous form, creating a dramatic evergreen garden specimen. Light. Full sun, Partial sun. Watering.
Picea abies (Norway Spruce) - Gardenia
WEBPerfect as a distinctive specimen plant, windbreak, or Christmas tree. Watch for adelgids, aphids and conifer red spider mite. Easy to grow and easy to care for. Deer resistant. No pruning is required. Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings. Picea abies species is native to Europe.
Norway Spruce, Picea abies, Monrovia Plant
WEBThis classic tall timber tree has dark green evergreen needles on dense branches. Its pyramidal form has a graceful appearance because of pendulous branchlets. Develops a spacious understory as it matures. Tolerates heat and humidity better than other species. Works well for use as a tall screen or windbreak. Light.
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