Habitat: Well-drained soils in mountain forests, usually above
3,500 feet. Also can be found along the borders of streams, swamps, and
bogs.
Characteristics: Red spruce attains a height of 60-70 feet; the
trunk of mature trees may have a diameter of 1-2 feet. The needles are
dark or yellow-green and are 1-2"-5/8" long. The cones are
1-1/4"-1-5/8"long.
