Tiger-Tail Spruce
Picea torano
Pinaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Japan
Location
Source of plant
Iseli Nursery, Endangered Species, Dilworth Nursery
Description
Comparatively long, thick, rigid spine-tipped leaves stand out at almost right angles to the shoots. Thepegs, or persistent leaf bases of the leaves remain on the shoots and are large and prominent.
USDA Hardiness Zone
6
Special characteristics
winter interest, notable texture