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Picea asperata var. asperata

Picea asperata var. asperata, as described in 1906 by Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907), in Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany, 37th edition, is commonly known as Dragon spruce; as well as 云杉 (yun shan) in the Chinese language. It is the type of this species. For a full description, please refer to the main species page.

Notable traits that have a bearing on differentiating it from other specific varieties of Dragon spruce include:

  • Branchlets are hairy, but sometime not; yellowish or reddish brown in color and not waxy.
  • Needles are neither waxy nor pointed.
  • Seed scale edges are smooth or minutely toothed.
Distribution. This variety is native throughout the entire range of the species.

James E. Eckenwalder; Conifers of the World: The Complete Reference; ©2009, Timber Press, Portland, OR.


Picea asperata

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:RHS Registered
COLOR:Dark Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Broad Upright or Oval
GROWTH SIZE:Large: greater than 12 inches (30 cm) per year / greater than 12 feet (4 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:(unknown)


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