Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
483148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martínez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 32: 137. (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482480

Common Names

  • Mexicana Spruce
  • Mexicana Fir
  • Mexicana Pine

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Description

Picea mexicana (also called Mexican spruce, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 15–20 m (49–66 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 mexicana 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

Picea mexicana has small, yellow-green flowers and small, brown, winged seeds. The seedlings are light green and have a conical shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picea mexicana 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 mexicana is relatively drought tolerant.

Where to Find Picea mexicana

Picea mexicana can be found in the mountains of central and northern Mexico.

Picea mexicana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Picea mexicana?

Picea mexicana is native to the mountains of central and southern Mexico.

What is the average height of Picea mexicana?

Picea mexicana typically grows to a height of 10-20 meters.

What is the average lifespan of Picea mexicana?

Picea mexicana has an average lifespan of 150-200 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,