Morinda Spruce

Picea smithiana

Native to:
Afghanistan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Coniferophyta | - Conifers
Family:
Pinaceae
Genus:
Picea
Species:
Picea smithiana
USDA Symbol:
PISM

Growth Characteristics

Height:
5500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to Himalayan regions with high rainfall

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 21–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for optimal germination. Fresh seed germinates best; viability decreases with storage.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI