Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bong.) Carrière
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Traité Gén. Conif. 260. (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482639
Common Names
- Sitka Spruce
- Sitka's Spruce
- Sitka's White Spruce
Description
Picea sitchensis (also called Sitka Spruce, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. It has a pyramidal shape with a broad crown and long, drooping branches. It is found in lowland and montane habitats, typically at elevations of 0 to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Picea sitchensis 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
The flower of Picea sitchensis is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picea sitchensis is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the Pacific Northwest. 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 sitchensis
Picea sitchensis is native to the mountains of North America.
Picea sitchensis FAQ
What is the common name of Picea sitchensis?
Sitka Spruce
What is the natural range of Picea sitchensis?
North America
What type of soil does Picea sitchensis prefer?
Well-drained, acidic soil
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,