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Picea Pungens (Noun)

Meaning

Tall spruce with blue-green needles and dense conic crown; older trees become columnar with lower branches sweeping downward.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Picea pungens is a tall evergreen tree native to the southwestern United States, with a distinctive blue-green color and a conic crown that becomes columnar with age.
  • The Colorado Blue Spruce, Picea pungens, is widely cultivated as an ornamental tree due to its attractive foliage and dense, symmetrical shape.
  • In its natural habitat, Picea pungens typically grows in areas with well-drained soil and full sun, often forming a conic crown that becomes more columnar as the tree matures.
  • The wood of Picea pungens is valued for its strength and durability, making it a popular choice for construction and furniture-making.
  • Picea pungens is often used as a Christmas tree due to its attractive appearance and traditional shape, with many farms cultivating the tree specifically for the holiday season.

Synonyms

  • Colorado Spruce
  • Silver Spruce
  • Colorado Blue Spruce

Hypernyms

  • Spruce
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