Herb latin name: Blue Spruce,Blue Spruce Extract

Latin name: Picea pungens

Family: Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Habitat of the herb: the herb: Banks of streams or on first benches above them, singly or in small groves, 2000 - 3300 metres. Other uses of Blue Spruce: A fair

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Banks of streams or on first benches above them, singly or in small groves, 2000 - 3300 metres.
Other uses of Blue Spruce: A fairly wind resistant tree, it can be grown as part of a shelterbelt planting. Wood - light, soft, close grained, weak, brittle and often full of knots. The wood has little commercial value, but is used for construction and is also valued for its use in the pulp industry to make paper.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - stratification will probably improve germination so sow fresh seed in the autumn in a cold frame if possible. Sow stored seed as early in the year as possible in a cold frame. A position in light shade is probably best. Seed should not be allowed to dry out and should be stored in a cool place. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse or cold frame for their first winter. They can be planted out into their permanent positions in early summer of the following year, or be placed in an outdoor nursery bed for a year or so to increase in size. They might need protection from spring frosts. Cuttings of semi-ripe terminal shoots, 5 - 8cm long, August in a frame. Protect from frost. Forms roots in the spring. Cuttings of mature terminal shoots, 5 - 10cm long, September/October in a cold frame. Takes 12 months. Cuttings of soft to semi-ripe wood, early summer in a frame. Slow but sure.
Cultivation of Blue Spruce: Banks of streams or on first benches above them, singly or in small groves, 2000 - 3300 metres.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Picea pungens: None known

Herb latin name: Blue Spruce,Blue Spruce Extract

Latin name: Picea pungens

Family: Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Habitat of the herb: the herb: Banks of streams or on first benches above them, singly or in small groves, 2000 - 3300 metres. Other uses of Blue Spruce: A fair

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Banks of streams or on first benches above them, singly or in small groves, 2000 - 3300 metres.
Other uses of Blue Spruce: A fairly wind resistant tree, it can be grown as part of a shelterbelt planting. Wood - light, soft, close grained, weak, brittle and often full of knots. The wood has little commercial value, but is used for construction and is also valued for its use in the pulp industry to make paper.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - stratification will probably improve germination so sow fresh seed in the autumn in a cold frame if possible. Sow stored seed as early in the year as possible in a cold frame. A position in light shade is probably best. Seed should not be allowed to dry out and should be stored in a cool place. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse or cold frame for their first winter. They can be planted out into their permanent positions in early summer of the following year, or be placed in an outdoor nursery bed for a year or so to increase in size. They might need protection from spring frosts. Cuttings of semi-ripe terminal shoots, 5 - 8cm long, August in a frame. Protect from frost. Forms roots in the spring. Cuttings of mature terminal shoots, 5 - 10cm long, September/October in a cold frame. Takes 12 months. Cuttings of soft to semi-ripe wood, early summer in a frame. Slow but sure.
Cultivation of Blue Spruce: Banks of streams or on first benches above them, singly or in small groves, 2000 - 3300 metres.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Picea pungens: None known