#27 white spruce(Picea glauca (Moench) Voss)
This provincial
tree of Manitoba is found in all forested regions of Canada except on
the Pacific Coast. White spruce is a medium-sized tree that grow up to
25m and 200 years old. it is common in northern forests and under various
soil types and climatic condition. This species is important in Canada
for the production of pulp and paper, landscape and lumber. Warning, do
not approach white spruce needles to crush them unless you feel like smelling
cat's pee yourself!!
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