The White Spruce, also known as the Picea alba, is a tree that is native to Michigan. In fact, this tree can be found on the Adrian College campus along with several other species of trees. The White Spruce is also one of eight different types of spruce trees found in North America. However, the White Spruce has multiple characteristics that make it unique, such as where it grows, its needles, and its pine cones. The White Spruce also has a different growing pattern than that of most trees. Tree farmers grow a vast amount of these trees because White Spruces are useful for pulpwood and sawtimber (Smith, 1952). These trees are most likely to be found in wetland conditions. For instance, they can be found along the sides of streams and shores.
