Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
farreri
ID:
483197

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.N.Page & Rushforth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 38: 130. (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482529

Common Names

  • Farrer's Spruce
  • Mountain Spruce
  • White Spruce

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Description

Picea farreri (also called Farrer's spruce, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to western North America. It typically grows to a height of 15–20 m (49–66 ft) and has a conical shape. It has a dense foliage of short, dark green needles and small cones. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Picea farreri is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for timber production and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picea farreri has a small, yellow-green flower that is pollinated by the wind. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picea farreri is a slow-growing, conical, evergreen tree that can reach up to 50 ft. (15 m) tall and 15 ft. (4.5 m) wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Picea farreri

Picea farreri is native to China. It can be found in moist, open woods, meadows, and along streams and roadsides.

Picea farreri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picea farreri?

Picea farreri

What is the common name of Picea farreri?

Farrer's Spruce

What is the natural habitat of Picea farreri?

It is native to central and western China.

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

Christopher Nigel Page (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.N.Page' in the authors string.
Keith D. Rushforth (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rushforth' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea farreri C.N.Page & Rushforth: Placement according to April 2023 Classification