Picea mariana

Picea mariana, known as black spruce, is a coniferous tree native to the northern regions of North America, including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, and parts of Canada such as Labrador, Manitoba, and Quebec. This versatile tree thrives in moist, wet environments with light (sandy), medium, or heavy clay soils, making it well-suited for boggy areas. It can grow up to 20 meters tall and prefers full sun, thriving in soil pH levels between 4.7 and 6.5. Black spruce is both edible and ornamental; its inner bark, flowers, shoots, and seeds are all part of its edible profile. Its distinctive features include a pyramidal shape and dark, scaly bark, which contribute to its popularity as an ornamental tree in colder climates.