Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fennica
ID:
736858

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Kom.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.S.S.R. 1: 145. (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736191

Common Names

  • Fennica Picea
  • Picea Fennica
  • Picea Fennica Tree

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Description

Picea fennica (also called Fennoscandian Spruce, among many other common names) is a species of spruce native to northern Europe. It is a medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree growing to 25–35 m tall. It has a straight trunk with reddish-brown bark and long, spreading branches. It is found in the mountains of northern Europe, growing in humid, temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Picea fennica is used as a source of timber, for ornamental purposes, and as a source of food for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picea fennica has a yellow-green flower with a white centre. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have a single, needle-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picea fennica is a hardy, evergreen tree that can be grown in a variety of soil types. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Picea fennica

Picea fennica is native to parts of Europe and Asia.

Picea fennica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picea fennica?

Picea fennica

What is the common name of Picea fennica?

Finnish Spruce

What is the natural habitat of Picea fennica?

Mountainous regions of northern Europe

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

Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea x fennica (Regel) Kom.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification