Spruce, Sitka (Picea sitchensis)

The Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) is a very large, fast growing tree that has thin, flaky bark that varies in colour from purplish-grey to silvery brown, and bears sharp glaucous-green needles. Extremely hardy, Sitka spruce prefers damp sites. An important forestry tree in its own right, it also makes a good nurse tree. The strong, lightweight timber produced was once used to make aircraft frames. To 60m