Pine family, Pinaceae
Origin: the west of North America
Habitat in the original area: coniferous and mixed forests of the Rocky Mountains
Habitus: A tall coniferous tree growing up to the height of 50 metres. The entire crown is strikingly silvery and has a conical shape. The branches grow diagonally upwards.
Leaf: The needles are arranged in two rows, they are greyish-blue in colour and are shallowly notched at the top.
Bloom, fruit: The cone is smaller and consists of only about 30 seed scales. The three-pointed supporting scales are bent back or protrude perpendicularly from the cone.
Interesting fact: The needles of this tree smell of turpentine, which can be easily tested by grinding them.
