Status:
valid
Authors:
T.F.Patt.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Sida 13: 131. (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482472
Common Names
- Martinezii Spruce
- Martinezii Fir
- Martinezii Pine
Description
Picea martinezii (also called Martinez spruce, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 20–25 m (66–82 ft) and has a conical shape. It has a dense foliage of short, dark green needles and small cones. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Picea martinezii 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 martinezii is a small, yellow-green, cone-shaped flower. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green needles.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picea martinezii 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 martinezii is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Picea martinezii
Picea martinezii can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Picea martinezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picea martinezii?
Picea martinezii
What is the common name of Picea martinezii?
Martinez's Spruce
What is the natural habitat of Picea martinezii?
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
Thomas F. Patterson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Patt.' in the authors string.