Picea meyeri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder & E.H.Wilson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 2: 28. (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482458
Common Names
- Meyeri Spruce
- Meyeri Fir
- Meyeri Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Picea meyeri (also called Meyer's Spruce, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the Pinaceae family. It is native to the mountains of western Mexico. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 20–25 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m diameter. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in pine-oak forests.
Uses & Benefits
Picea meyeri is a popular ornamental tree and is often used in landscaping. It is also used in timber production and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Picea meyeri 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 meyeri 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 meyeri is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Picea meyeri
Picea meyeri can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, from the Himalayas to the Altai Mountains.
Picea meyeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picea meyeri?
Picea meyeri
What is the common name of Picea meyeri?
Meyer's Spruce
What is the natural habitat of Picea meyeri?
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
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Ernest Henry Wilson (1876-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.H.Wilson' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea meyeri Rehder & E.H.Wilson: Placement according to April 2023 Classification