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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Picea schrenkianaPicea schrenkiana

Schrenk's Spruce

In Stock: 2.191 lb (Total:2.191lb)

Picea schrenkiana

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2.19 lb

Details

Germination:

71%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

97%

Seeds per lb:

69,258

Quantity:

2.19 lb

Collected in:

Russia

Crop year:

2024

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Item ID:

1835822

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Discover the majestic allure of Schrenk's Spruce (Picea schrenkiana), a stunning evergreen native to the Tian Shan mountains of Central Asia, thriving in the high altitudes of western China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Northern Pakistan. Reaching impressive heights of up to 196 ft, this regal tree features a narrow, conical crown and elegantly drooping branchlets that create a graceful silhouette year-round. Its 1.5-3.5 cm dark green, needle-like leaves with subtle stomatal lines add a rich texture, while young purple cones mature to a distinguished dark brown. Schrenk's Spruce is typically found in pure forests or sometimes mingled with the Tien Shan Siberian Fir variety, enhancing diverse landscapes. Valued for its durable timber and pulp, it plays a crucial economic role in Central Asia, while its ornamental presence is cherished in European gardens. Honoring the legacy of botanist Alexander von Schrenk, this remarkable spruce is both a testament to nature's beauty and a resource for sustainable use.