Key to the Gymnosperms of the Southeastern U.S. -
Key to the Spruces (Picea)
Twigs glabrous


Needles are relatively blunt-tipped; seed cones
are mostly longer than 12 cm. (4 3/4 in.) -
Norway spruce (Picea abies)

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Needles are sharp-pointed; seed cones
are shorter than 12 cm. (4 3/4 in.)

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Seed cones mostly longer than 12 cm Needles relatively blunt-tipped (close-up image) Needles sharp-pointed (close-up image) Seed cones shorter than 12 cm
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