Black spruce (Picea mariana)
Black spruce, also known as Swamp spruce
Black spruce (Picea mariana), also known as bog spruce, shortleaf black spruce, and swamp spruce, thrives in wet environments. It is also recognized as the provincial tree of Newfoundland.
Key Facts About Black spruce
Attributes of Black spruce
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
9 m to 15 m
Spread
1.8 m to 3.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Purple Red Brown Lavender Burgundy Gold
Scientific Classification of Black spruce
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Conifers
Order
Pinales
Family
Pine
Genus
Spruces
Species
Black spruce