Bryn Mawr College

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  1. Gardens & Trees

    1. Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)

      GPS Coordinates: 40°01'33.4"N 75°18'42.3"W

      The Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) is a medium-sized evergreen tree. This species reaches heights from 65-115 feet at maturity and are often used for Christmas trees. Their needles are silvery blue to a dull, bluish gray and emit a resinous odor when crushed. They are slow-growing trees and may reach ages of 600-800 years.

      Photography by Michael Press and Aaron Windhorst.