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Picea sitchensis

 
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Picea sitchensis - Sitka Spruce
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Common name: Sitka Spruce
Family: Pinaceae
Distribution: Alaska to N Calif Coast
Habitat: Temperate rain forests near the coast in well-drained acidic soils
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Hardiness: Zone 7a 0 to 5 F
Life form: Evergreen conifer
Comments: Sitka Spruce a large tree that grows up to 330 feet (100 m.) tall. The needles are thin and sharp like other spruce trees and grow from short, woody pegs that remain after the needles fall off. The thin, gray bark breaks into small scales on large trees. Like other spruces, Sitka Spruce is used for making paper, lumber, and fine musical instruments such as guitars and violins.
Links: Gymnosperm DatabaseNorthwest ConifersWikipedia

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