Picea obovata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ledeb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 4: 201. (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482620
Common Names
- Oblique-Leaved Spruce
- Oblique-Leaved Siberian Spruce
- Oblique-Leaved White Spruce
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Picea obovata (also called Siberian Spruce, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree in the Pinaceae family. It is native to the mountains of eastern Europe and northern Asia, where it grows in moist and humid habitats at altitudes of up to 3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Picea obovata is used as an ornamental tree, for landscaping, and for timber production. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Picea obovata has small, yellow-green flowers and small, brown, winged seeds. The seedlings are dark green and have a conical shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Picea obovata is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the Himalayan Mountains. It is a slow-growing tree, reaching heights of up to 25 metres (82 feet). It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and is hardy to USDA Zone 5.
Where to Find Picea obovata
Picea obovata is native to the mountains of Central and Northern Europe.
Picea obovata FAQ
What are the common names of Picea obovata?
Siberian spruce, Siberian white spruce
What is the natural range of Picea obovata?
Eastern Siberia, from the Amur River to the Sea of Okhotsk
What is the habitat of Picea obovata?
Moist, cool forests
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
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea obovata Ledeb.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification