Status:
valid
Authors:
Little
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
J. Forest. (Washington, DC) 51: 746. (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482427
Common Names
- Picea Lutzii
- Lutzii Spruce
- Lutzii's Spruce
Description
Picea lutzii (also called Lutz's Spruce, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Mexico, typically found in temperate forests.
Uses & Benefits
Picea lutzii 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 lutzii has small, yellow-green cones and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picea lutzii is a species of conifer native to Mexico and Central 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 lutzii
Picea lutzii can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, from the Himalayas to the Altai Mountains.
Picea lutzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picea lutzii?
Picea lutzii
What is the common name of Picea lutzii?
Lutz Spruce
What is the natural habitat of Picea lutzii?
It is native to the western United States, in the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range.
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,