Picea sp.
Spruce, Spruce
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Family: Pinaceae · Type: Shrub · Variable; species dependent
Picea sp. (Spruce) is a non-native California shrub in the Pinaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Abies: Spruce twigs have rough, peg-like bumps; fir twigs are smooth with circular scars, and cones stand upright.; vs Pseudotsuga: Spruce twigs feel rough with persistent pegs; Douglas-fir twigs are smooth after needles drop.; vs Cedrus: Spruce needles attach to rough pegs on twigs; cedar needles grow in dense rosettes on short shoots.; vs Pinus: Spruce needles attach individually to bumpy twigs; pine needles come bundled in groups of 2-5.; vs Sequoia: Spruce has individual needles on rough, peggy twigs; redwood has flat sprays of scale-like or awl-shaped leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Picea sp. native to California?
No. Picea sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Picea sp. belong to?
Picea sp. is in the Pinaceae family, genus Picea.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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