Sitka spruce

A large tree that commonly grows up to 70 meters tall and 2 meters across when mature. Sitka spruce is valued for its wood, which is light, soft, and relatively strong and flexible. It is used for general construction, ship building and plywood. It grows along the coast in a narrow band from sea level to about 700 meters. Description from Tree Book

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Sitka spruce

Sitka spruce fast facts

Scientific Name

Picea sitchensis

Family

Pinaceae

Garden Type

Anywhere

Wildlife

Birds

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Filtered

Water Needs

Medium to Wet

Plant Type

Evergreen, Perennial, Tree

Bloom Color(s)

Red

Height

10 + feet

Width

10+ feet

Months in Bloom

May, June

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

No
Sitka spruce

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