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spruces

Picea

Spruces are tall, evergreen trees with sharp, needle-like leaves. They are often found in cold places and can grow very tall, making them great for climbing and hiding!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The spruces has sharp, stiff needles that are square in cross-section and individually attached to small woody pegs. Its cones hang downwards from branches, often starting green or purplish before maturing to brown. The bark is typically scaly or furrowed.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPinopsidaOrderPinalesFamilyPinaceaeGenusPicea
spruces
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spruces

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Indigenous peoples once chewed spruce resin like gum for its fresh, clean taste and medicinal properties.

Sailors historically brewed spruce beer to prevent scurvy on long voyages, thanks to its Vitamin C.

Spruce wood is prized by instrument makers for its amazing ability to resonate sound in violins!

The world's oldest individual tree, 'Old Tjikko' in Sweden, is an ancient spruce!

Special abilities

Ability

Snow Shedder

Spruces have a distinctive conical shape that helps them shed heavy snow, preventing branch breakage and protecting them.

Ability

Drought Defender

Its sharp, tough needles have a thick waxy coating to reduce water loss and deter hungry herbivores.

Ability

Sap Shield

Spruces can produce sticky resin that oozes from wounds, sealing them and protecting against insects and fungi.

Measurements & details

Height
1000-6000 cm
Spread
300-1000 cm
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

Ecological connections

eats

Moose

Alces alces

Browses on young spruce twigs and needles.

eats

Red Squirrel

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Feeds primarily on spruce seeds from cones.

eats

Spruce Budworm

Choristoneura fumiferana

Larvae defoliate spruce trees, causing damage.

shelters

Northern Goshawk

Accipiter gentilis

Often builds large nests in tall, mature spruce trees.

symbiotic with

Deceiver mushroom

Laccaria bicolor

Forms beneficial mycorrhizal associations with spruce roots.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Be careful around tall trees and watch for falling branches during strong winds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is spruces?

1000-6000 cm

How wide does spruces spread?

300-1000 cm

Is spruces edible?

Yes

Is spruces toxic?

None

What is spruces's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is spruces pollinated?

Wind

Where is spruces usually found?

Forests

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