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Picea sitchensis, commonly known as Sitka Spruce, is a large coniferous tree species native to the coastal regions of North America, characterized by its tall stature, needle-like leaves, and durable wood that has been extensively utilized in construction and paper production. Share this!
Sitka spruce grows in a narrow strip along the north Pacific coast from latitude 61° N. in southcentral Alaska to 39° N. in northern California.
Sitka Spruce, unlike the much smaller Black Spruce, can reach heights of over 300ft and are found mostly in the wetter southcentral and southeast regions of Alaska. This particular tree is highly valued for its ability to grow rapidly and in locations that have poor soil.
It is by far the largest species of spruce; and the fifth largest conifer in the world (behind giant sequoia, coast redwood, kauri and western redcedar); and the third tallest conifer species (after coast redwood and coast Douglas-fir).
Location: A small sapling in the center of a small walking loop in the Grieg Garden, surrounded by Red Oak and Rhododendron. Identifying Features light: This is a very small example of what may...
3 dni temu · Sitka Spruce, Alaska's state tree, is the largest of all spruce, with a tall and straight trunk from a buttressed base and a broad, open, and conical crown of horizontal branches.
Distribution: Sitka Spruce is mostly found along the moist coasts of southeastern Alaska, south to northern California. It lends its name to the Picea Sitchensis Ecological Zone, a long narrow zone that stretches along these coasts. It is distinguished by frequent summer fogs and proximity to the ocean.
