Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breweriana
ID:
483170

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 20: 378. (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482502

Common Names

  • Brewer Spruce
  • Mountain Spruce
  • White Spruce

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Description

Picea breweriana (also called Brewer's Spruce, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to western North America. It has a pyramidal shape with a conical crown and a straight trunk. Its leaves are needle-like and its cones are cylindrical. It grows in mountainous regions and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Picea breweriana has been used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in timber production and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picea breweriana is a small, yellow-green, monoecious flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have short needles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picea breweriana is a medium-sized evergreen conifer that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Picea breweriana

Picea breweriana can be found in western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Picea breweriana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Picea breweriana?

Picea breweriana is native to the mountains of central and southern Mexico.

What is the average height of Picea breweriana?

Picea breweriana typically grows to a height of 10-20 meters.

What is the average lifespan of Picea breweriana?

Picea breweriana has an average lifespan of 150-200 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

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea breweriana S.Watson: Placement according to April 2023 Classification