Picea mariorika - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boom
Source:
wcs
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Jaarb. Ned. Dendrol. Ver. reimpr. 1959 (2): 131. (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482470
Common Names
- Mariorka Spruce
- Mariorka Fir
- Mariorka Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Picea mariorika (also called Dwarf Spruce, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to North America. It can grow up to 10 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 meters. It is found in wet, boggy areas and in cold, dry climates.
Uses & Benefits
Picea mariorika is commonly used as an ornamental tree due to its attractive foliage and conical shape. It is also used for windbreaks, timber production, and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Picea mariorika is a small, yellow-green, cone-shaped flower. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green needles.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Picea mariorika is a slow-growing conifer that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings can be taken in the summer and should be rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. Once established, Picea mariorika is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Picea mariorika
Picea mariorika can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Picea mariorika FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picea mariorika?
Picea mariorika
What is the common name of Picea mariorika?
Mariorika Spruce
What is the natural habitat of Picea mariorika?
It is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia in Canada to California in the United States.
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
Boudewijn Karel Boom (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boom' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea x mariorika Boom: Placement according to April 2023 Classification