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Black spruce (Picea mariana), Cone of the Month for February, 2022
Illustrated by Josselyn Richards-Daniels
Across the northern reaches of North America, the black spruce forms the tree line of the Arctic. This tree commonly grows on floating bogs and is a pioneer species that starts new forests in poor habitats.
Fun Fact: This tree grows a slender crown to avoid breakage under heavy snow loads.
Black spruce (Picea mariana), Cone of the Month for February, 2022
Illustrated by Josselyn Richards-Daniels
Across the northern reaches of North America, the black spruce forms the tree line of the Arctic. This tree commonly grows on floating bogs and is a pioneer species that starts new forests in poor habitats.
Fun Fact: This tree grows a slender crown to avoid breakage under heavy snow loads.