Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koraiensis
ID:
483115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 33: 195. (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482447

Common Names

  • Korai Spruce
  • Korai Fir
  • Korai Pine

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Description

Picea koraiensis (also called Korean Spruce, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Korea, typically found in temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Picea koraiensis is a popular ornamental tree and is often used in landscaping. It is also used in timber production and for making furniture.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Picea koraiensis var. pungsanensis (Uyeki ex. Nakai) Farjon
Picea koraiensis var. koraiensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picea koraiensis has small, yellow-green cones and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picea koraiensis 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 koraiensis

Picea koraiensis can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, from the Himalayas to the Altai Mountains.

Picea koraiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picea koraiensis?

Picea koraiensis

What is the common name of Picea koraiensis?

Korean Spruce

What is the natural habitat of Picea koraiensis?

It is native to Korea and Japan

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

Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea koraiensis Nakai: Placement according to April 2023 Classification