Picea spinulosa

Picea spinulosa

Native to:
China | India

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Taxonomy

Division:
Coniferophyta | - Conifers
Family:
Pinaceae
Genus:
Picea
Species:
Picea spinulosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
5500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium

Keystone Species Ranking

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
21–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4–8 weeks to break dormancy; sow in well-drained seedbed.

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