Status:
valid
Authors:
Uyeki
Source:
wcs
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Corean Timber Trees 1: 98. (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482616
Common Names
- Pungsan Spruce
- Pungsan's Spruce
- Pungsan's White Spruce
Description
Picea pungsanensis (also called Pungsan Spruce, among many other common names) is a species of coniferous tree in the Pinaceae family. It is native to the mountains of northeastern Asia, where it grows in moist and humid habitats at altitudes of up to 3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Picea pungsanensis 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 pungsanensis has small, yellow-green flowers and small, brown, winged seeds. The seedlings are light green and have a conical shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picea pungsanensis is a coniferous evergreen tree native to Korea. 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 pungsanensis
Picea pungsanensis can be found in the mountains of Central and Northern Korea.
Picea pungsanensis FAQ
What are the common names of Picea pungsanensis?
Pungsan spruce, Pungsan white spruce
What is the natural range of Picea pungsanensis?
Eastern Siberia, from the Amur River to the Sea of Okhotsk
What is the habitat of Picea pungsanensis?
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,