Picea engelmannii Englemann Spruce

A western North American native predominantly found in alpine zones from British Columbia to northern Arizona. Several disjunct populations have also been documented in northern Mexico. The straight species forms large spires and is capable of reaching as much as 150' tall under prime conditions. The blue-green foliage is sturdy and prominently backed with two white waxy lines. The wood is valued as a pulp resource and has also been used for making high end wood instruments.