Some kind of conifer

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by the man, Apr 23, 2006.

  1. the man

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    When I used to live in nothern california I took photos of this nice tree. I don't know what it is.
     

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    fourd Active Member 10 Years

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    Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) I would guess ... but I'm not much good at IDing so wait for someone else to verify
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Looks like Picea glauca.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Picea glauca. The cone has smoothly rounded scales which counts out P. sitchensis.
     
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    Thanks for the help. They produce alot of seeds in their cones. They are not very fast growing in pots but I got some seedlings.
     
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    As I said, I'm not much good at ID :P but Ron is an ID god ... I thank Michael for showing me my error ... now to put the cone on my head and go back to my corner LOL.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Sitka spruce is a vigorous tree with an open habit, quite stiff of needle and branch. Cones are bigger than one appears in this shot, apart from other details (as mentioned).
     

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