Picea sitchensis — Sitka Spruce

Introduced from the west coast of America in the first half of the 19th century and very common in forestry plantations.

The needles are strongly flattened with two bright whitish bands below. The hanging cones are small and flimsy-looking.

For similar trees see: Radially arranged leaves

 
 

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