Blue Spruce
Picea pungens
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That's roughly equivalent to the emissions from driving a standard passenger car for 0 km.
Species Facts & Information
Known for its waxy grayish green leaves and is native to the Rocky Mountains.
About Blue Spruce
The Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) is a vital engine for carbon sequestration. Like all trees, it acts as a carbon sink, absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and storing the carbon in its trunk, branches, roots, and leaves.
With a wood density of approximately 400 kg/m³, the Blue Spruce is a capable carbon store. Although it grows slowly, its dense wood packs a significant amount of carbon into every cubic meter of biomass.
Common UsesOrnamental landscaping, Christmas trees.
Ecological Role
Provides essential thermal cover for elk and deer during heavy snowstorms in high altitude habitats.
Did you know?
"The distinct blue hue comes from epicuticular wax on the needles which helps the tree retain moisture."
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