Trees and Shrubs of Wawina Peatland SNA

Black spruce (Picea mariana)

Shape: Tree
Leaf/Branch Arrangement: Alternate
Flower: cone-like structure, male; cylindrical, 1/3-1/2 inch long, yellow/brown, female; erect, egg shaped, ½ inch long, purple
Leaves: evergreen, square needles, ¼-1/2 inch long, blunt tip
Bark: grey/brown, thin flaky scales
Fruit/Seed: egg-shaped cone, ½-1 ¼ inch long, ...more ↓

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