Engelmann Spruce
Picea engelmannii
Pinaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
British Columbia South to NM
Location
Urban Tree Collection, Conifer Slope
Source of plant
Treehaven Evergreen Nursery, Washington Park Arboretum, Instutute of Ecosystem Studies, Forestfarm Nursery, Hoyt Arboretum
Description
A small to medium sized tree with pale, yellowish-brown young shoots. Buds resinous; leaves four-angled, 1.5 to 2.5cm long, sharply pointed, greyish-green, emitting a pungent odor when bruised,crowded on the upper surfaces of the branchlets, Cones to 7.5cm long.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
winter interest