Where do Engelmann spruce grow? The highest, coldest forest ecosystems in the west, those with long, cold winters and short, cool summers — these are Engelmann spruce (Picea engelmannii) territory. These tall, long lived trees also grow in lower elevations in localized frost pockets along river bottoms. If you live in a cold zone, these trees might just be your neighbors. Read on for more Engelmann spruce information. Where do Engelmann Spruce Grow? Engelmann spruce trees are large, narrowly pyramidal evergreen trees that can reach heights of over 100 feet (35 m.) tall. They have gray brown or russet bark, ascending or horizontal branches and bluish green four-sided needles. Here are facts about Engelmann spruce’s native range: The trees grow in the wild from central British Columbia and southwest Alberta, south through the Cascade Mountains of Washington and Oregon and eastward to the Rocky Mountains. They are hardy to USDA […]
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