“Discovering Spruce Leaves: A Handbook of Conifer Trees”

“Discovering Spruce Leaves: A Handbook of Conifer Trees”

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As also a member of the conifer trees, a spruce tree is known for its needle leaves and the capacity to grow in many climates. These evergreen trees are quite useful as they enhance the beauty of the environment throughout the year.

Nature of Spruce Leaves: This tree has short prickly needles at an angle that is commonly 4 sided giving an overall rough prick appearance. Spruce trees leaves are singular and do not have a sheath at the tip which is the case with some conifers. They have blue or dark green color.

Environmental Aspects: As for the soil, the spruce grows best when the soil is not water-logged, but it is appropriate to plant the spruces in almost soils - sandy, all the way to clay soils. They are typical of full sun but can also be partially shaded. They are most common in cool to mild temperature ranges, but some select species can thrive in cooler areas.

Care Instructions: Ensure to water the tree well, more so during hot sunny days, but do not over water as this may cause death of the roots due to rotting. A spruce tree does not need much if any feed. Even more so a controlled slow release type is advisable, such as the balanced one. Pruning should be done minimally and only to shape the tree and remove dead or sick branches.

Functional Characteristics of the Species: Quite apart from their beauty, spruce trees are important in providing cover for animals and act as an