Picea glauca - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moench) Voss
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Deutsch. Dendrol. Ges. 16: 93. (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482539
Common Names
- White Spruce
- Black Spruce
- Cat Spruce
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- Pinus alba Aiton [unknown]
Description
Picea glauca (also called White 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, blue-green needles and small cones. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Picea glauca is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and for soil stabilization. The wood is used for furniture, flooring, and other wood products.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Picea glauca var. glaucaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Picea glauca has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and needle-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Picea glauca is a species of conifer native to North America. It is an evergreen tree, and can reach heights of up to 25 metres. The leaves are needle-like, and are in clusters of two. The cones are oval-shaped and measure up to 8 cm in length. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the autumn, and cuttings should be taken in late summer. The tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Picea glauca
Picea glauca can be found in the northern parts of North America and Europe.
Picea glauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picea glauca?
Picea glauca
What is the common name of Picea glauca?
White spruce
What is the natural habitat of Picea glauca?
Northern North America
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
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.
Andreas Voss (1857-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voss' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea glauca (Moench) Voss: Placement according to April 2023 Classification