White Spruce are best characterized by tightly packed, dense needles that seemingly sprout out of every branch. This tree is conical in shape, and produces foliage from the ground up, leaving little to no room for walking underneath it.
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Foliage
The White Spruce has needles that branch out in symmetrical formation along branches of the tree. This tree is evergreen, meaning it keeps foliage year round.
Seeds or Cones
This tree has a long, standard looking pine cone with rounded edges and a medium brown color.
All illustrations by A.S. Longman
Did you know?
The White Spruce was one of the first trees to take hold after the glaciers receded in the continental United States.
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