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White Spruce (Picea glauca)
White Spruce
About this verified tree
Spectacle of a spruce tree. Possibly largest in the province and would rival large Douglas firs. Upon seeing it you may develop tunnel vision. Tree is located in old growth boreal forest microclimate situated on limestone bedrock. Tree age likely 350+ years old and shows twisting and contortion at base of trunk. The canopy area is extensive with moss and herbaceous plants in adjacent area. Please be extremely careful if visiting this majestic specimen.
- Species
- White Spruce
- Scientific name
- Picea glauca
- Area
- Alberta
- Circumference
- 3.66 m
- Height
- 42.67 m
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Spectacle of a spruce tree. Possibly largest in the province and would rival large Douglas firs. Upon seeing it you may develop tunnel vision. Tree is located in old growth boreal forest microclimate situated on limestone bedrock. Tree age likely 350+ years old and shows twisting and contortion at base of trunk. The canopy area is extensive with moss and herbaceous plants in adjacent area. Please be extremely careful if visiting this majestic specimen.
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