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🌱 Picea sitchensis — Sitka Spruce, Evergreen Tree, Coniferous Tree, Long-lived Tree, Fir Cones, Spruce

Picea sitchensis seeds are a product of Deodar Seeds, offering a chance to grow a majestic evergreen tree. As a member of the Pine family, this coniferous species boasts a wide range of impressive characteristics.

🌿 Botanical Description

Picea sitchensis is a tree with a wide pyramidal crown, reaching 45–60 m in height, and a trunk diameter of 120–240 cm. The bark is fissured, scaly, gray or red-brown-gray, and thin. The shoots are light brown and glabrous. The needles are straight, flat, prickly, green above, and silver below, measuring 15-18 mm in length and less than 1 mm in width. The cones are cylindrical, 5-10 cm long, 2.5-3 cm wide, yellow-green before ripening, and then light brown, falling off after a few months.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in a well-draining seed starting mix. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil pH (5.5-7.0), and adequate moisture.
• Watering and fertilization: Regular watering and balanced fertilization.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 (-34°C to -29°C), relatively frost-resistant.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Picea sitchensis is native to the Pacific coast of North America, from British Columbia, Canada, to central California, USA. It thrives in temperate rainforests, mountainous regions, and coastal areas, typically at elevations between 0-2,000 m.

✨ Interesting Facts

Picea sitchensis is a highly decorative tree, effective in the form of tapeworms and in loose groups. Growth in the first 2-3 years is slow, later fast, close to the growth of common spruce. The maximum lifespan of this tree is 500-800 years, making it a long-lived and valuable addition to any landscape.