Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schrenkiana
ID:
483330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 10: 253. (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482662

Common Names

  • Schrenkiana Spruce
  • Picea Schrenkiana
  • Schrenkiana Siberian Spruce

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Synonyms

  • Picea schrenkiana robertii (Vipper) Roldugin [unknown]

Description

Picea schrenkiana (also called Schrenk's Spruce, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to East Asia. 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 schrenkiana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Picea schrenkiana sub. tianschanica (Rupr.) Bykov
Picea schrenkiana sub. schrenkiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picea schrenkiana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picea schrenkiana 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 schrenkiana

Picea schrenkiana is native to the mountains of western China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.

Picea schrenkiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picea schrenkiana?

Picea schrenkiana

What is the common name of Picea schrenkiana?

Schrenk's Spruce

What is the natural habitat of Picea schrenkiana?

Mountainous regions of Central Asia

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Picea schrenkiana Fisch. & C.A.Mey.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification