What is a crying spruce?

The crying spruce, also commonly known as the brewing spruce, is coniferous trees from a small area of ​​northwest United States. It is characterized by its branches that hang vertically and create the effect of "crying". Spruce is a relatively persistent tree capable of growing at high altitudes and under harsh weather conditions. While the wood of this tree is generally considered a low commercial value, the tree itself is appreciated by many for its ornamental properties. This means that this happens only naturally in a single, limited area. The native spruce area is limited to a small area of ​​northwest California and southwest oregon. Despite the fact that the tree is only indigenous for this region, however, it was successfully introduced in other parts of the world, especially Europe. Co -brown gray central suitcases and branches that are decorated with greenery, needles similar to leaves and at certain seasons, scaly brown cones. The unique arrangement of the tree branches distinguishes it from its relatives. Rather nIt is horizontally projecting from the trunk of the tree, its branches in a vertical way decreases down, a property that indicates "crying" and that is responsible for the moniker species. Mature samples can reach more than 130 feet (approximately 40 meters).

6 primarily inhabits mountain slopes and is able to prosper at 2,000 to 7,000 feet (approximately 610 to 2,134 meters). During the summer, the tree can tolerate dry soil and its branches suspended down are prevented by building snow and developing stress on its frame during the winter.

While the arrangement and abundance of branches of crying spruce can give visual interest on the tree, they also tend to cause its wood to be damaged by many wnotoles. As a result, the tree is not generally sought after as a lumber source, especially lumber to be used for decorative purposes. However, many nature enthusiasts are attracted to the unusual appearance of the tree. As a result, it is a valuable ozdoBidné tray in many gardens throughout the United States and in part of northern and Western Europe.