Red spruce (Picea rubens)


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Type

conifer tree icon

Conifer

Status

species native to Canada

Native

Edible fruit/nut tree?

NO

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Picea rubens

Common English name: Red spruce

Other names:

French name: Épinette rouge

Habitat

No information available

Other notes

The Red spruce is the official arboreal emblem of Nova Scotia.

Hardiness zone(s)

3a, 3b

A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.

For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.

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