Picea abies (L.) Karst. var. excelsa

See Picea abies (L.) Karst. for details of the species.  Probably a different form to the plant described under this name.  There are many garden forms of the common, or Norway spruce. 

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data.

History at Camden Park

Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues under the name Abies excelsa [C.5/1845].  

Notes

Published Jul 14, 2009 - 04:31 PM | Last updated Jul 29, 2010 - 03:21 PM

Leaves, cones and seeds of Pinus excelsa are figured. Die Coniferen t.XX, 1840-41.

Picea abies (L.) Karst. var. exelsa | Die Coniferen t.XX/1840-41 | BHL.  Pinus escelsa is fig.i on the left.

More details about Picea abies (L.) Karst. var. excelsa
Family Pinaceae
Category
Region of origin

Scandinavia to central Europe
Synonyms
  • Abies excelsa (Lam.) Link.
Common Name

Christmas tree, Norway spruce, Common spruce
Name in the Camden Park Record

Abies excelsa 
Confidence level high