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Blue spruce

Picea pungens | Family: Pinaceae

submission: Chrissy McIntire

Identification:

Leaves—

short stubby green sharp bits

Twigs—

long, rough, not very narrow, light golden brown

Flowers—

N/A

Fruit—

tiny pines

Bark—

very rough, dull gray-brown color

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picture of leaves picture of bark picture of twigs picture of fruit picture of flowers

 

Natural History:

Lifespan—

It can live over 200 years.

General description—

This evergreen tree was not discovered until 1862 in the Rocky mountains. This tree can grow in many soils and it needs full sun for growing and it also can’t have too much moisture when growing.

Natural distribution and habitat—

Originally from the rocky mountains and many are located in Colorado.

Conservation status—

not used in timber industry due to brittle wood, so no immediate threats.

Uses—

Wildlife uses it for food and shelter. It quickly became a popular Christmas tree and ornamental tree.
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