Spruce

usgb/spruːs/
noun

A type of tree with needle-shaped leaves.

The northern forests are full of spruce trees.
Visual representation of "spruce" - A type of tree with needle-shaped leaves

Often appears as...

  • spruce tree
  • spruce forest
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Tree Species

Spruce refers to evergreens with sharp needles, distinguishable from other conifers by their cone shape.

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Identify a spruce by its cones that hang down like ornaments.
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Habitat Clue

Spruce trees are closely associated with colder climates and are often found in northern regions.

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You'll see more spruce trees as you travel towards the polar areas.
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