Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
The Sitka Spruce is a native of Alaska where it grows to 80m. It grows exceedingly rapidly and is therefore a favourite forest tree. The 10cm long cones have paper-like scales with a wavy margin.
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Appearance
The Sitka Spruce is a native of Alaska where it grows to 80m. It grows exceedingly rapidly and is therefore a favourite forest tree. The 10cm long cones have paper-like scales with a wavy margin.
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Fruits
Purple, ovate to needle-shaped fruit.
Application
Afforestation, pioneer tree, wind-break, bird protection, public areas, parks, backyards, private parks, for amateur gardeners
Native regions
Western North America, Eastern North America
Location parameters
Light: sunny to off-sun, temperature: normal to cool, soil: fresh to moist, soil structure: firm to loose, soil depth: shallow to very deep, soil quality: medium, pH value: 4.0 to 6.0
Demands
Also thrives in sandy soils and will even tolerate a certain amount of wind.
Growth
Height of growth: 40m to 60m, spread: 8m, growth habits: horizontal, open crown, central leader
Leaves
Leaves are green, 1.5-2.5cm long, needle-shaped.
Flowers
Flowers are yellow, white, pink and red.
Fruits
Purple, ovate to needle-shaped fruit.
Bark
Bark fissured lengthwise, black.
Roots
Deep-rooting, expansive root system