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

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