Engelmann Spruce is a large coniferous tree which is native to the Rocky Mountains and is a major component of high-elevation forests. Engelmann spruce is generally restricted to cold habitats.
Engelmann Spruce-subalpine fir forests occupy the greatest water yielding areas in the Rocky Mountains, so they are important for watershed protection. They also provide timber, habitats for a wide variety of game and non-game wildlife, forage for livestock, and recreational opportunities and scenic beauty. These are native trees growing to 60 meters tall, the crown dense and narrowly conic or spire-like. Engelmann spruce is sometimes used as an ornamental landscape plant. It is also used for screenings, windbreaks, and as a specimen tree.
Height: up to 100’ high