Sitka Spruce

Basisdaten

sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) needles
sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) needles
  • sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) needles
  • sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) branch
  • sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) branches
description: 

The sitka spruce is located in the northwestern North America. The spruce can be very large.

Tree profile

name botanical: 
Picea sitchensis
family: 
Pinaceae
species: 
conifer
height: 
over 50 m (164 ft)
needle: 

The needles are green, up to 2 cm (0.8 in) long and pointed (stinging). On the underside are two white stripes (stomata). The needle tips are often brighter.

gender distribution: 
monoecious
fruit: 

The cones are brown, hanging and be no larger than 10 cm (3.9 in).

bark: 
The bark is first gray, later red-brown.
root: 
shallow-rootings, suckering
location: 
sun to partial shade, loves damp coastal climate
soil: 
permeable soils
usage: 

Forest tree

stature: 

The spruce is a large tree with a straight trunk. The tree top is tapered.