Engelmann Spruce

Engelmann spruce (Picea engelmannii), a softwood species, grows at high elevations in the southern interior region of British Columbia, Canada. Its bark is loose, scaly and reddish-brown to grey in colour. These trees can grow up to 50 meters tall and their wood has a high strength to weight ratio and is well know for it working properties. Spruce is also used for specialty products such as musical instruments (violins, pianos) and aircraft parts (de Havilland Mosquito).