Status:
valid
Authors:
Mast.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 418. (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482659
Common Names
- Purpurea Spruce
- Picea Purpurea
- Purpurea Chinese Spruce
Description
Picea purpurea (also called Purple Spruce, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to North America. It is a medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 25–35 m (80–115 ft) and a trunk diameter of 0.5–1 m (1.6–3.3 ft). It typically grows in cold and moist climates, and is found in boreal forests, taiga, and mountainous regions.
Uses & Benefits
Picea purpurea is a popular ornamental tree, often used in landscaping. It has a pyramidal shape and can reach heights of up to 40 feet. Its needles are a deep green color and its cones are a reddish-brown. It is also used for windbreaks and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Picea purpurea is a small, yellowish-green cone-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, coniferous trees.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picea purpurea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted to a larger pot and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Picea purpurea
Picea purpurea is native to the mountains of western China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Picea purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picea purpurea?
Picea purpurea
What is the common name of Picea purpurea?
Purple Spruce
What is the natural habitat of Picea purpurea?
Mountainous regions of North America
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,