Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koyamae
ID:
483091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Shiras.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 27: 128. (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482423

Common Names

  • Picea Koyamae
  • Koyamae Spruce
  • Koyamae's Spruce

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Description

Picea koyamae (also called Koyama's Spruce, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Japan, typically found in temperate forests.

Uses & Benefits

Picea koyamae is a popular ornamental tree used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory problems, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picea koyamae is a species of conifer native to Japan. 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 koyamae

Picea koyamae is native to Japan and parts of China. It can be found in mountainous areas.

Picea koyamae FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Picea koyamae?

Picea koyamae is native to the mountainous regions of Japan.

What is the average height of Picea koyamae?

Picea koyamae typically grows to a height of 40-60 feet.

What is the average lifespan of Picea koyamae?

Picea koyamae has an average lifespan of 100-150 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,