Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index Spruce Shoot of Norway Spruce (Picea abies) Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Coniferophyta Class: Pinopsida Order: Pinales Family: Pinaceae Genus: Picea Binomial name Picea species Spruce refers to trees of the Genus Picea, coniferous evergreens in the Family Pinaceae and found in the northern temperate and boreal regions of the earth. Spruce trees can be distinguished by their whorled branches and pyramidal form. The needles, or leaves, of spruce trees are attached singly to the branches in a spiral fashion. Spruce wood is used for many purposes, ranging from musical instruments to lumber for construction. Species: Black Spruce, Picea mariana See Kiidk'yaas. This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.