Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce is a robust evergreen conifer characterized by a buttressed trunk and a wide, open conical shape. Its horizontal limbs bear short, flat, sharp needles that are glossy dark green above and powdery blue beneath. Young trees feature smooth, thin gray bark that matures into dark purplish-brown, scaly bark. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing tree species globally, Sitka Spruce exhibits superior tolerance to wind and salt spray compared to neighboring trees, making it an ideal selection for exposed locations or sites with poor soil conditions.