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Sitka Spruce

Picea sitchensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Names in Other Languages

French Épicéa de Sitka
German Sitkafichte

Similar Species in Picea

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Alberta Spruce
Picea glauca
Not Evaluated
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Alcock's Spruce
Picea alcoquiana
Near Threatened
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Asian Spruce
Picea schrenkiana
Least Concern
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Black Spruce
Picea mariana
Not Evaluated
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Blue Spruce
Picea pungens
Not Evaluated
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Brewer's Spruce
Picea breweriana
Vulnerable
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Chihuahua Spruce
Picea chihuahuana
Endangered
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Common Spruce
Picea abies
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sitka Spruce?
The scientific name of Sitka Spruce is Picea sitchensis. It belongs to the genus Picea.
Where does Sitka Spruce live?
Sitka Spruce is found in Widely distributed across Europe (14 countries), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand.
What family does Sitka Spruce belong to?
Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) belongs to the genus Picea, which is part of the taxonomic family Pinaceae.
What kingdom does Sitka Spruce belong to?
Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Sitka Spruce?
The closest relatives of Sitka Spruce in the genus Picea include Alberta Spruce, Alcock's Spruce, Asian Spruce, Black Spruce, Blue Spruce.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Picea — 20 Species

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Alberta Spruce
Picea glauca
NE 🐾
Alcock's Spruce
Picea alcoquiana
NT 🐾
Asian Spruce
Picea schrenkiana
LC 🐾
Black Spruce
Picea mariana
NE 🐾
Blue Spruce
Picea pungens
NE 🐾
Brewer's Spruce
Picea breweriana
VU 🐾
Chihuahua Spruce
Picea chihuahuana
EN 🐾
Common Spruce
Picea abies
LC 🐾
Dragon Spruce
Picea asperata
VU 🐾
Eastern Spruce
Picea rubens
LC 🐾
Engelmann Spruce
Picea engelmannii
NE 🐾
Farrer's Spruce
Picea farreri
VU 🐾
Hubei Spruce
Picea neoveitchii
CR 🐾
Indian Spruce
Picea smithiana
LC 🐾
Japanese Bush Spruce
Picea maximowiczii
EN 🐾
Korean Spruce
Picea koraiensis
LC 🐾
Koyama's Spruce
Picea koyamae
CR 🐾
Likiang Spruce
Picea likiangensis
VU 🐾
Lutz spruce
Picea lutzii
NE 🐾
Martinez's Spruce
Picea martinezii
EN
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