Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saaghii
ID:
916566

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gáyer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Deutsch. Dendrol. Ges. 41: 404. (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000915901

Common Names

  • Picea saaghii
  • Picea
  • Saaghii

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Description

Picea saaghii (also called 'Saaghi's Spruce', among many other common names) is a tall, coniferous tree that is native to the temperate forests of western North America. It has a smooth, grey trunk and long, needle-like leaves. It is found in coniferous forests and temperate rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Picea saaghii is commonly used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Picea saaghii are small, yellow-green and monoecious. The seed is a small, dark brown cone with a diameter of about 5 mm. The seedlings are yellowish-green and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picea saaghii is an evergreen coniferous tree that can reach up to 15m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. It prefers a sunny position and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Picea saaghii

Picea saaghii can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

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

Gyula Gáyer (1883-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gáyer' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea x saaghii Gáyer: Placement according to April 2023 Classification