Picea engelmannii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Parry ex. Engelm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 2: 212. (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482495
Common Names
- Engelmann Spruce
- White Spruce
- Silver Spruce
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- Picea columbiana (Lemmon) Beissn. [unknown]
- Picea engelmannii typica Goodman [unknown]
Description
Picea engelmannii (also called Engelmann 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 engelmannii is commonly used as an ornamental tree due to its attractive foliage and conical shape. It is also used for windbreaks, timber production, and erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Picea engelmannii sub. engelmanniiFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Picea engelmannii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Picea engelmannii 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 engelmannii
Picea engelmannii can be found in western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.
Picea engelmannii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Picea engelmannii?
Picea engelmannii is native to the mountains of central and southern Mexico.
What is the average height of Picea engelmannii?
Picea engelmannii typically grows to a height of 10-20 meters.
What is the average lifespan of Picea engelmannii?
Picea engelmannii 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
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea engelmannii Parry ex. Engelm.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification