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Picea sitchensis, the Sitka spruce, is a large, coniferous, evergreen tree growing to just over 100 meters (330 ft) tall, [2] with a trunk diameter at breast height that can exceed 5 m (16 ft).
Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) Common Name(s): Sitka Spruce. Scientific Name: Picea sitchensis. Distribution: Northwestern North America. Tree Size: 130-160 ft (40-50 m) tall, 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 27 lbs/ft 3 (425 kg/m 3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC):.36, .42. Janka Hardness: 510 lb f (2,270 N)
Sitka spruce is the largest of the spruces, growing up to 70 metres tall and two metres in diameter. Found along the Pacific Coast, it is valued for wood that is light, soft, relatively strong and flexible.
Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis), known also as tideland spruce, coast spruce, and yellow spruce, is the largest of the world's spruces and is one of the most prominent forest trees in stands along the northwest coast of North America.
The Sitka spruce is one of North America’s largest conifers, able to reach mature heights of 200 feet or more. This species is found primarily along the western coast of North America and requires the high moisture and high humidity found in that environment.
Sitka spruce is a large, coniferous, needled evergreen tree that can grow from 40 to 230 feet tall. It can grow to have a trunk diameter of 16 to 22 feet. Reportedly, it is the largest species of spruce, the third tallest conifer species in the world, and the fourth largest conifer.
Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carriere. (Pie-SEE-uh sit-CHEN-sis) Names: Sitka Spruce is another one of our giant conifers. Sitka is the name of a Tlingit tribe, and is also the name of a city in southeastern Alaska. The species name sitchensis is derived from Sitka.
Discover Sitka spruce, the state tree of Alaska. Find out where it grows in the UK, what it looks like and how it helps wildlife. With ID tips and images.
Sitka spruce is the world's largest spruce, and in terms of wood volume, is the second-largest species in the Pinaceae after Pseudotsuga menziesii. In old growth stands, trees may commonly reach a height of 70 m and diameter of 300 cm.
General Wood Characteristics: The sapwood of Sitka spruce is a creamy white to light yellow, while the heartwood is pinkish yellow to brown. It may be 3 to 6 inches wide or even wider in young trees. The wood has a fine, uniform texture and generally has a straight grain.