Picea abies — Norway Spruce

A common very early introduction, widely grown in plantations and in gardens; the traditional Christmas tree.

The needles are short and four-sided and arise from the shoots on the little ‘pegs’ characteristic of spruces. Male flowers are bright pinkish-purple. The cones are long and pendent.

For similar trees see: Radially arranged leaves

 
 

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