Herb latin name: Purple-Coned Spruce,Purple-Coned Spruce Extract

Latin name: Picea purpurea

Synonyms: Picea likiangensis purpureaPicea likiangensis purpurea

Family: Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Habitat of the herb: the herb: Forests, 3000 - 3600 metres in N.W. Sichuan and S. Ghansu. Mountains, predominantly on north facing slopes, at elevations of 2600

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Forests, 3000 - 3600 metres in N.W. Sichuan and S. Ghansu. Mountains, predominantly on north facing slopes, at elevations of 2600 - 3800 metres.
Other uses of Purple-Coned Spruce: Wood - soft, not strong, resinous. Used for general construction. It is also valued for its use in the pulp industry to make paper. This species produces a fine quality timber similar to that from P. likiangensis.
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 Purple-Coned Spruce: Forests, 3000 - 3600 metres in N.W. Sichuan and S. Ghansu. Mountains, predominantly on north facing slopes, at elevations of 2600 - 3800 metres.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Picea purpurea: None known

Herb latin name: Purple-Coned Spruce,Purple-Coned Spruce Extract

Latin name: Picea purpurea

Synonyms: Picea likiangensis purpureaPicea likiangensis purpurea

Family: Pinaceae (Pine Family)

Habitat of the herb: the herb: Forests, 3000 - 3600 metres in N.W. Sichuan and S. Ghansu. Mountains, predominantly on north facing slopes, at elevations of 2600

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Forests, 3000 - 3600 metres in N.W. Sichuan and S. Ghansu. Mountains, predominantly on north facing slopes, at elevations of 2600 - 3800 metres.
Other uses of Purple-Coned Spruce: Wood - soft, not strong, resinous. Used for general construction. It is also valued for its use in the pulp industry to make paper. This species produces a fine quality timber similar to that from P. likiangensis.
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 Purple-Coned Spruce: Forests, 3000 - 3600 metres in N.W. Sichuan and S. Ghansu. Mountains, predominantly on north facing slopes, at elevations of 2600 - 3800 metres.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Picea purpurea: None known