Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachytyla
ID:
482702

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Pritz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 216. (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482034

Common Names

  • Picea brachytyla
  • Short-Leaf Spruce
  • Short-Leaf White Spruce

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Description

Picea brachytyla (also called Short-leaved Spruce, among many other common names) is an evergreen, coniferous tree with needle-like leaves. It is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Picea brachytyla, commonly known as the Japanese white spruce, is a popular ornamental tree that is often used for landscaping. Its wood is used for construction, furniture, and paper production.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Picea brachytyla var. complanata (Mast.) W.C.Cheng ex. Rehder
Picea brachytyla var. rhombisquamea Stapf
Picea brachytyla var. brachytyla

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picea brachytyla has small white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picea brachytyla is a slow-growing conifer that can reach up to 40 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring.

Where to Find Picea brachytyla

Picea brachytyla is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Picea brachytyla FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Picea brachytyla?

Picea brachytyla is native to western North America.

What is the average height of Picea brachytyla?

Picea brachytyla typically grows to a height of 30-50 feet.

What is the average lifespan of Picea brachytyla?

Picea brachytyla has an average lifespan of up to 200 years.

Species in the Picea genus

Picea albertiana, Picea alcoquiana, Picea abies, Picea brachytyla, Picea aurantiaca, Picea austropanlanica, Picea asperata, Picea koyamae, Picea lutzii, Picea likiangensis, Picea jezoensis, Picea koraiensis, Picea meyeri, Picea morrisonicola, Picea neoveitchii, Picea mariana, Picea martinezii, Picea maximowiczii, Picea crassifolia, Picea chihuahuana, Picea engelmannii, Picea breweriana, Picea farreri, Picea glehnii, Picea glauca, Picea wilsonii, Picea polita, Picea pungens, Picea obovata, Picea omorika, Picea smithiana, Picea spinulosa, Picea sitchensis, Picea notha, Picea rubens, Picea retroflexa, Picea purpurea, Picea schrenkiana, Picea linzhiensis, Picea orientalis, Picea fennica, Picea fennica, Picea mexicana, Picea pungsanensis, Picea mariorika, Picea moseri, Picea saaghii, Picea lutescends,

Species in the Pinaceae family

Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,

References

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea brachytyla (Franch.) Pritz.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification