Picea rubens
Habitat Well-drained soils in mountain forests, usually above 3,500 feet. Also can
be found along the borders of streams, swamps, and bogs.
Characteristics Red spruce attains a height of 60-70 feet; the trunk of mature
trees may have a diameter of 1-2 feet. The needles are dark green or yellow-green and are 1-2"-5/8"
long. The cones are 1-1/4"-1-5/8"long.
