Gymnosperms | Gymnospermae

Gymnosperms also referenced as Acrogymnospermae, compose the plant class that encompasses the seed-producing plant species. Gymnosperms belong to the vascular plant group and are further divided into Conifers, Cycads, Ginkgoes, and Gnetophytes. Gymnosperms are characterized by the unenclosed condition of their seeds which develop on the surface or scale of their leaves. Although Gymnosperms grow seeds, they do not produce flowers or fruits. Gymnosperms are important for their economic purposes as they are used to produce lumber, paper, and resin. There are about 700 living Gymnosperm plant species including the Ginkgo, Sago Palm, Revoluta, and Ephedra.

How do gymnosperms reproduce?

Gymnosperms, also known as naked seed plants, reproduce through the production of seeds. These seeds are not enclosed in fruit, but rather are exposed on the surface of scales or leaves. Pollination, the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organs to the female reproductive organs, is required for fertilization and seed production. In gymnosperms, pollination is typically accomplished by wind or insects.

What is the most well known gymnosperm?

The most well-known gymnosperm plant is probably the conifer, which includes species such as pine trees, spruce trees, and cedar trees. Conifers are woody plants that are characterized by their needle-like leaves and the production of seeds in cones. Conifers are widely distributed throughout the world and are a major component of many forests. They are also popular as ornamental plants and are often used in landscaping. In addition to conifers, other well-known gymnosperm plants include cycads and ginkgos.

Why are some gymnosperms called 'living fossils'?

Some gymnosperms are referred to as "living fossils" because they have remained relatively unchanged for millions of years and have a long fossil record. These plants have survived through numerous geological and climatic changes and have persisted despite the emergence of many other plant groups. For example, the cycad plant, a type of gymnosperm, has a fossil record dating back to the Permian period, over 280 million years ago. Despite their ancient origins, cycads are still found in tropical and subtropical regions today.

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Gymnosperms Guides
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30’-50’ | 9.1-15.2 m
15’-30’ | 4.6-9.1 m (Spread)
1’-2’ | .3-.61 m (Trunk)
.08”-.2” | 2-5 mm (Leaf)
Arizona Cypress
1520.000
910.000
61.000
0.500
6000
GUIDE
3D
Arizona Cypress
30’-70’ | 9.1-21.3 m
15’-30’ | 4.6-9.1 m (Spread)
2.6’-6.6’ | .8-2 m (Trunk)
.08”-.16” | 2-4 mm (Leaf)
Atlantic White Cypress
2130.000
910.000
200.000
0.400
2025
GUIDE
3D
Atlantic White Cypress
40’-60’ | 12.2-18.3 m
25’-40’ | 7.6-12.2 m (Spread)
3-6’ | .9-1.8 m (Trunk)
.7”-1.5” | 18-38 mm (Needle)
Atlas Cedar
1830.000
1220.000
180.000
3.800
15100
GUIDE
3D
Atlas Cedar
35’-50’ | 10.7-15.2 m
28’-35’ | 8.5-10.7 m (Spread)
1.6’-3.3’ | .5-1 m (Trunk)
.08”-.2” | 2-5 mm (Leaf)
Baker Cypress
1520.000
1070.000
100.000
0.500
80
GUIDE
3D
Baker Cypress
50’-75’ | 15.2-22.9 m
25’-40' | 7.6-12.2 m (Spread)
3’-6’ | .9-1.8 m (Trunk)
.6”-.8” | 15-20 mm (Leaf)
Bald Cypress
2290.000
1220.000
180.000
2.000
24350
GUIDE
3D
Bald Cypress
49’-82’ | 15-25 m
20’-39’ | 6-12 m (Spread)
20”-59” | .5-1.5 m (Trunk)
.5”-1.25” | 13-32 mm (Needle)
Bigcone Douglas Fir
2500.000
1200.000
150.000
3.200
30
GUIDE
3D
Bigcone Douglas Fir
33’-66’ | 10-20 m
15’-25' | 4.6-7.6 m (Spread)
10”-18” | 25-46 cm (Trunk)
.24”-.59” | 6-15 mm (Needle)
Black Spruce
2000.000
760.000
46.000
1.500
12200
GUIDE
3D
Black Spruce
30’-60’ | 9.1-18.3 m
10’-20' | 3-6.1 m (Spread)
18”-32” | 46-81 cm (Trunk)
.75”-1.25” | 19-32 mm (Needle)
Blue Spruce
1830.000
610.000
81.000
3.200
38900
GUIDE
3D
Blue Spruce
4.9’-6.6’ | 1.5-2 m
6.9’-12.8’ | 2.1-3.9 m (Diameter)
11.8”-31.5” | 30-80 cm (Trunk)
39”-79” | 100-200 cm (Leaf)
Burrawang
200.000
390.000
80.000
200.000
700
GUIDE
3D
Burrawang
45’-65’ | 13.7-19.8 m
20’-30’ | 6.1-9.1 m (Spread)
3.3’-4.9’ | 1-1.5 m (Trunk)
.5”-.75” | 13-19 mm (Needle)
Carolina Hemlock
1980.000
910.000
150.000
1.900
240
GUIDE
3D
Carolina Hemlock
5.9’-7.9’ | 1.8-2.4 m
4.3’-10.8’ | 1.3-3.3 m (Diameter)
5.9”-11.8” | 15-30 cm (Trunk)
27.5”-71” | 70-180 cm (Leaf)
Chestnut Dioon
240.000
330.000
30.000
180.000
9800
GUIDE
3D
Chestnut Dioon
52’-82’ | 15.8-25 m
15’-20’ | 4.6-6 m (Spread)
2.6’-3.3’ | .8-1 m (Trunk)
.04”-.08” | 1-2 mm (Leaf)
Chinese Cypress
2500.000
600.000
100.000
0.200
120
GUIDE
3D
Chinese Cypress
98’-131’ | 30-40 m
26’-36’ | 8-11 m (Spread)
31”-39” | .8-1 m (Trunk)
.75”-1” | 19-25 mm (Needle)
Chinese Douglas Fir
4000.000
1100.000
100.000
2.500
100
GUIDE
3D
Chinese Douglas Fir
40’-50’ | 12.2-15.2 m
40’-50’ | 12.2-15.2 m (Spread)
3.9’-8.2’ | 1.2-2.5 m (Trunk)
.2”-.5” | 5-13 mm (Needle)
Cyprus Cedar
1520.000
1520.000
250.000
1.300
700
GUIDE
3D
Cyprus Cedar
49’-82’ | 15-25 m
20’-45’ | 6.1-13.7 m (Spread)
3.3’-6.6’ | 1-2 m (Trunk)
1”-2” | 25-51 mm (Needle)
Deodar Cedar
2500.000
1370.000
200.000
5.100
27450
GUIDE
3D
Deodar Cedar
70’-200’ | 21.3-61 m (Typical)
15’-35’ | 4.6-10.7 m (Spread)
47”-79” | 1.2-2 m (Trunk)
.75”-1.5” | 19-38 mm (Needle)
Douglas Fir
6100.000
1070.000
200.000
3.800
52100
GUIDE
3D
Douglas Fir
6.6’-9.8’ | 2-3 m
3.8’-7.5’ | 1.15-2.3 m (Diameter)
9.8”-15.75” | 25-40 cm (Trunk)
27.5”-59” | 70-150 cm (Leaf)
Dukou Cycad
300.000
230.000
40.000
150.000
1700
GUIDE
3D
Dukou Cycad
13.1’-23’ | 4-7 m
10.8’-16’ | 3.3-4.9 m (Diameter)
13.8”-15.75” | 35-40 cm (Trunk)
6’-9’ | 183-274 cm (Leaf)
Eastern Cape Giant Cycad
700.000
490.000
40.000
274.000
500
GUIDE
3D
Eastern Cape Giant Cycad
40’-70’ | 12.2-21.3 m
25’-35’ | 7.6-10.7 m (Spread)
2’-3’ | .61-.91 m (Trunk)
.5”-.79” | 13-20 mm (Needle)
Eastern Hemlock
2130.000
1070.000
91.000
2.000
20900
GUIDE
3D
Eastern Hemlock
9.8’-11.5’ | 3-3.5 m
7.9’-12.3’ | 2.4-3.75 m (Diameter)
9.8”-15.75” | 25-40 cm (Trunk)
39”-71” | 100-180 cm (Leaf)
Emperor Sago
350.000
375.000
40.000
180.000
1400
GUIDE
3D
Emperor Sago
82’-131’ | 25-40 m
10’-20' | 3-6.1 m (Spread)
30”-59” | 75-150 cm (Trunk)
.59”-1.18” | 15-30 mm (Needle)
Engelmann Spruce
4000.000
610.000
150.000
3.000
5000
GUIDE
3D
Engelmann Spruce
19.7’-26.2’ | 6-8 m
9.8’-15.75’ | 3-4.8 m (Diameter)
19.7”-31.5” | 50-80 cm (Trunk)
59”-98” | 150-250 cm (Leaf)
Giant Burrawang
800.000
480.000
80.000
250.000
300
GUIDE
3D
Giant Burrawang
3.9’-11.8’ | 1.2-3.6 m
9.8’-15.6’ | 3-4.75 m (Diameter)
12”-16” | 30.5-41 cm (Trunk)
59”-83” | 150-210 cm (Leaf)
Giant Dioon
360.000
475.000
41.000
210.000
1700
GUIDE
3D
Giant Dioon
50’-75’ | 15.2-22.9 m
10’-30’ | 3-9.1 m (Spread)
3.3’-10’ | 1-3 m (Trunk)
.08”-.16” | 2-4 mm (Leaf)
Hinoki Cypress
2290.000
910.000
300.000
0.400
15650
GUIDE
3D
Hinoki Cypress
70’-100’ | 21-30 m
20’-35’ | 6.1-10.7 m (Spread)
4’-7’ | 1.2-2.1 m (Trunk)
.25”-.5” | 6-13 mm (Leaf)
Incense Cedar
3000.000
1070.000
210.000
1.300
4500
GUIDE
3D
Incense Cedar
40’-70’ | 12.2-21.3 m
5’-10’ | 1.5-3 m (Spread)
1.6’-3.3’ | .5-1 m (Trunk)
.08”-.2” | 2-5 mm (Leaf)
Italian Cypress
2130.000
300.000
100.000
0.500
15500
GUIDE
3D
Italian Cypress
50’-70’ | 15.2-21.3 m
10’-25’ | 3-7.6 m (Spread)
1.5’-3’ | .5-.9 m (Trunk)
.5”-.75” | 13-19 mm (Leaf)
Japanese Cedar
2130.000
760.000
90.000
1.900
3320
GUIDE
3D
Japanese Cedar
65’-82’ | 20-25 m
26’-33’ | 8-10 m (Spread)
16”-28” | .4-.7 m (Trunk)
.5”-1” | 15-25 mm (Needle)
Japanese Douglas Fir
2500.000
1000.000
70.000
2.500
40
GUIDE
3D
Japanese Douglas Fir
49’-66’ | 15-20 m
13’-22’ | 4-6.7 m (Spread)
3.3’-9.8’ | 1-3 m (Trunk)
.06”-.12” | 1.5-3 mm (Leaf)
Kashmir Cypress
2000.000
670.000
300.000
0.300
25
GUIDE
3D
Kashmir Cypress
3.3’-6.6’ | 1-2 m
3.6’-11.5’ | 1.1-3.5 m (Diameter)
7.9”-11.8” | 20-30 cm (Trunk)
20”-59” | 50-150 cm (Leaf)
King Sago
200.000
350.000
30.000
150.000
73000
GUIDE
3D
King Sago
40’-60’ | 12.2-18.3 m
10’-18’ | 3-5.5 m (Spread)
4’-9’ | 1.2-2.7 m (Trunk)
.12”-.2” | 3-5 mm (Leaf)
Lawson Cypress
1830.000
550.000
270.000
0.500
1950
GUIDE
3D
Lawson Cypress
40’-60’ | 12.2-18.3 m
40’-70’ | 12.2-21.3 m (Spread)
4.9’-6.9’ | 1.5-2.1 m (Trunk)
.79”-1.57” | 20-40 mm (Needle)
Lebanese Cedar
1830.000
2130.000
210.000
4.000
9500
GUIDE
3D
Lebanese Cedar
40’-50’ | 12.2-15.2 m
15’-30’ | 4.6-9.1 m (Spread)
24”-32” | 61-81 cm (Trunk)
.51”-.98” | 13-25 mm (Needle)
Meyer Spruce
1520.000
910.000
81.000
2.500
1350
GUIDE
3D
Meyer Spruce
40’-70’ | 12.2-21.3 m
20’-80’ | 6.1-24.4 m (Spread)
3.3’-8.2’ | 1-2.5 m (Trunk)
.08”-.2” | 2-5 mm (Leaf)
Monterey Cypress
2130.000
2440.000
250.000
0.500
3300
GUIDE
3D
Monterey Cypress
50’-80’ | 15.2-24.4 m
25’-40' | 7.6-12.2 m (Spread)
3.3’-8.2’ | 1-2.5 m (Trunk)
.4”-.8” | 10-20 mm (Leaf)
Montezuma Bald Cypress
2440.000
1220.000
250.000
2.000
1150
GUIDE
3D
Montezuma Bald Cypress
30’-70’ | 9.1-21.3 m
20’-35' | 3-10.7 m (Spread)
3.3’-6.6’ | 1-2 m (Trunk)
1.18”-1.97” | 30-50 mm (Needle)
Morinda Spruce
2130.000
1070.000
200.000
5.000
720
GUIDE
3D
Morinda Spruce
66’-131’ | 20-40 m
10’-18’ | 3-5.5 m (Spread)
2.5’-3.5’ | .76-1.07 m (Trunk)
.5”-.75” | 13-19 mm (Needle)
Mountain Hemlock
4000.000
550.000
107.000
1.900
2900
GUIDE
3D
Mountain Hemlock
6.6’-39.4’ | 2-12 m
13.1’-18.4’ | 4-5.6 m (Diameter)
5.9”-23.6” | 15-60 cm (Trunk)
59”-95” | 150-240 cm (Leaf)
Nepal Cycas
1200.000
560.000
60.000
240.000
3200
GUIDE
3D
Nepal Cycas
20’-35’ | 6.1-10.7 m
8’-15’ | 2.4-4.6 m (Spread)
1.6’-6.6’ | .5-2 m (Trunk)
.08”-.12” | 2-3 mm (Leaf)
Nootka Cypress
1070.000
460.000
200.000
0.300
350
GUIDE
3D
Nootka Cypress
40’-60’ | 12-18 m
10’-20’ | 3-6.1 m (Spread)
2’-5’ | .6-1.5 m (Trunk)
.12”-.2” | 3-5 mm (Leaf)
Northern White Cedar
1800.000
610.000
150.000
0.500
2500
GUIDE
3D
Northern White Cedar
100’-150’ | 30-46 m
25’-45’ | 7.6-13.7 m (Spread)
3.3’-4.9’ | 1-1.5 m (Trunk)
.47”-.94” | 12-24 mm (Needle)
Norway Spruce
4600.000
1370.000
150.000
2.400
58090
GUIDE
3D
Norway Spruce
25’-50’ | 7.6-15.2 m
15’-25' | 4.6-7.6 m (Spread)
3.3’-4.9’ | 1-1.5 m (Trunk)
.24”-.51” | 6-13 mm (Needle)
Oriental Spruce
1520.000
760.000
150.000
1.300
4050
GUIDE
3D
Oriental Spruce
9.8’-32.8’ | 3-10 m
6.2’-11.5’ | 1.9-3.5 m (Diameter)
11.8”-23.6” | 30-60 cm (Trunk)
24”-47” | 60-120 cm (Leaf)
Palm Corcho
1000.000
350.000
60.000
120.000
40
GUIDE
3D
Palm Corcho
13.1’-23’ | 4-7 m
9.8’-19’ | 3-5.8 m (Diameter)
24”-36” | 61-91 cm (Trunk)
4.9’-9.8’ | 150-300 cm (Leaf)
Pineapple Cycad
700.000
580.000
91.000
300.000
600
GUIDE
3D
Pineapple Cycad
50’-60’ | 15.2-18.3 m
10’-20’ | 3-6.1 m (Spread)
1.3’-2.3’ | .4-.7 m (Trunk)
.12”-.4” | 3-10 mm (Leaf)
Pond Cypress
1830.000
610.000
70.000
1.000
1300
GUIDE
3D
Pond Cypress
5.9’-19.7’ | 1.8-6 m
11.8’-14.1’ | 3.6-4.3 m (Diameter)
15.75”-17.7” | 40-45 cm (Trunk)
71”-95” | 180-240 cm (Leaf)
Queen Sago
600.000
430.000
45.000
240.000
4200
GUIDE
3D
Queen Sago
60’-75’ | 18.3-22.9 m
30’-40’ | 9.1-12.2 m (Spread)
12”-24” | 30-61 cm (Trunk)
.47”-.59” | 12-15 mm (Needle)
Red Spruce
2290.000
1220.000
61.000
1.500
3900
GUIDE
3D
Red Spruce
25’-35’ | 7.6-10.7 m
20’-30’ | 6.1-9.1 m (Spread)
3’-5’ | .91-1.5 m (Trunk)
.06”-.12” | 1.5-3 mm (Leaf)
Sawara False Cypress
1070.000
910.000
150.000
0.300
150
GUIDE
3D
Sawara False Cypress
50’-60’ | 15.2-18.3 m
15’-25' | 4.6-7.6 m (Spread)
30”-40” | .76-1 m (Trunk)
.39”-.79” | 10-20 mm (Needle)
Serbian Spruce
1830.000
760.000
100.000
2.000
13000
GUIDE
3D
Serbian Spruce
80’-160’ | 24.4-48.8 m
20’-40’ | 6.1-12.2 m (Spread)
8’-12’ | 2.4-3.7 m (Trunk); 16’-22’ | 4.9-6.7 m (Trunk Max)
.63”-.98” | 16-25 mm (Needle)
Sitka Spruce
4880.000
910.000
370.000
2.500
13800
GUIDE
3D
Sitka Spruce
15’-30’ | 4.6-9.1 m
15’-30’ | 4.6-9.1 m (Spread)
1.6’-2.6’ | .5-.8 m (Trunk)
.05”-.08” | 1.2-2 mm (Leaf)
Tecate Cypress
910.000
910.000
80.000
0.200
80
GUIDE
3D
Tecate Cypress
3.6’-7.2’ | 1.1-2.2 m
3’-5.9’ | .9-1.8 m (Diameter)
5.9”-11.8” | 15-30 cm (Trunk)
39”-79” | 100-200 cm (Leaf)
Teosinte
220.000
180.000
30.000
200.000
500
GUIDE
3D
Teosinte
30’-66’ | 9.1-20 m
13’-20’ | 4-6.1 m (Spread)
24”-36” | 61-91 cm (Trunk)
.59”-1.18” | 15-30 mm (Needle)
Weeping Spruce
2000.000
610.000
91.000
3.000
3600
GUIDE
3D
Weeping Spruce
148’-197’ | 45-60 m
33’-49’ | 10-15 m (Spread)
2’-4’ | .61-1.22 m (Trunk)
.39”-.79” | 10-20 mm (Needle)
Western Hemlock
6000.000
1500.000
122.000
2.000
13500
GUIDE
3D
Western Hemlock
100’-150’ | 30-46 m
15’-30’ | 4.6-9.1 m (Spread)
6’-13’ | 1.8-4 m (Trunk)
.12”-.24” | 3-6 mm (Leaf)
Western Red Cedar
4600.000
910.000
400.000
0.600
250
GUIDE
3D
Western Red Cedar
40’-60’ | 12.2-18.3 m
10’-20' | 3-6.1 m (Spread)
24”-39” | 61-100 cm (Trunk)
.47”-.79” | 12-20 mm (Needle)
White Spruce
1830.000
610.000
100.000
2.000
35000
GUIDE
3D
White Spruce
16.4’-19.7’ | 5-6 m
7.9’-15.75’ | 2.4-4.8 m (Diameter)
11.8”-35.4” | 30-90 cm (Trunk)
4.9’-9.8’ | 150-300 cm (Leaf)
Wood’s Cycad
600.000
480.000
90.000
300.000
1800
GUIDE
3D
Wood’s Cycad
1.6’-9.8’ | .5-3 m
5.25’-9.2’ | 1.6-2.8 m (Diameter)
9.8”-17.7” | 25-45 cm (Trunk)
47”-87” | 120-220 cm (Leaf)
Zamia Palm
300.000
280.000
45.000
220.000
350
GUIDE
3D
Zamia Palm
3.3’-5.9’ | 1-1.8 m
4.6’-9.5’ | 1.4-2.9 m (Diameter)
11.8”-13.8” | 30-35 cm (Trunk)
39”-79” | 100-200 cm (Leaf)
Zululand Cycad
180.000
290.000
35.000
200.000
1200
GUIDE
3D
Zululand Cycad
Morinda Spruce (Picea smithiana)
Scale illustration of an average Morinda Spruce compared to other species of Spruces and a human

The Morinda Spruce (Picea smithiana) is found in relatively higher elevations with forest cover in the western Himalayas with cool summers, having medium moisture or well-drained soils. It is also called western Himalayan spruce. This conifer tree is large, tall, evergreen, pyramidal, and needled, having horizontal branches and drooping branchlets. The crown is conical, bark pale brown, and shoots pale buff-brown and hairless. It has the longest needle-like leaves of any evergreen spruce. The female cones are pendulous, shiny, and brownish-purple. It produces dark brown seeds with ovoid-oblong wings. Wood from this tree is valued in making paper and roofing as it is water resistant.

Morinda Spruces have a typical overall height between 30’-70’ (9.1-21.3 m) and spread diameter of 20’-35' (3-10.7 m). Exceptional mature Morinda Spruce trees may grow to a height of 100’ (30 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Morinda Spruce has a diameter of 3.3’-6.6’ (1-2 m) with needle-like leaf lengths between 1.18”-1.97” (30-50 mm).

Pair of dimensioned illustrations of the Morinda Spruce seen from the top and elevation views
The Morinda Spruce (Picea smithiana) is found in relatively higher elevations with forest cover in the western Himalayas with cool summers, having medium moisture or well-drained soils. It is also called western Himalayan spruce. This conifer tree is large, tall, evergreen, pyramidal, and needled.

Morinda Spruces have a typical overall height between 30’-70’ (9.1-21.3 m) and spread diameter of 20’-35' (3-10.7 m). Exceptional mature Morinda Spruce trees may grow to a height of 100’ (30 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Morinda Spruce has a diameter of 3.3’-6.6’ (1-2 m) with needle-like leaf lengths between 1.18”-1.97” (30-50 mm).

Pair of dimensioned illustrations of the Morinda Spruce seen from the top and elevation views
Morinda Spruce (Picea smithiana)
Height:
30’-70’ | 9.1-21.3 m
Width:
20’-35' | 3-10.7 m (Spread)
Length:
1.18”-1.97” | 30-50 mm (Needle)
Depth:
3.3’-6.6’ | 1-2 m (Trunk)
Height (Exceptional)
100’ | 30 m (Max)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Picea smithiana

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Morinda Spruce front elevation, plan view

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Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
Size comparison drawing of the Atlas Cedar compared to a person and other Cedar species

The Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlatica), is a coniferous evergreen tree that is part of the Pinaceae family. The Atlas Cedar tree is native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, the Rif, as well as the Tell Atlas in Algeria. The Atlas Cedar has a single trunk that typically forks and creates a broad-conical crown. Its leaves grow into long shoots that are spirally arranged and are denser at the base of the shoot. The Atlas Cedar is a non-flowering tree and produces seed cones that are light green and ripen to a pale brown. The Atlas Cedar is in danger of extinction.

Atlas Cedars have a typical overall height between 40’-60’ (12.2-18.3 m) and spread diameter of 25’-40’ (7.6-12.2 m). Exceptional mature Atlas Cedar trees may grow to heights of 131’ (40 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Atlas Cedar has a diameter of 3-6’ (.9-1.8 m) with needle-like leaf lengths between .7”-1.5” (18-38 mm).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Atlas Cedar viewed from the front and top
The Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlatica), is a coniferous evergreen tree that is part of the Pinaceae family. The Atlas Cedar tree is native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, the Rif, as well as the Tell Atlas in Algeria. The Atlas Cedar has a single trunk that typically forks and a broad-conical crown.

Atlas Cedars have a typical overall height between 40’-60’ (12.2-18.3 m) and spread diameter of 25’-40’ (7.6-12.2 m). Exceptional mature Atlas Cedar trees may grow to heights of 131’ (40 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Atlas Cedar has a diameter of 3-6’ (.9-1.8 m) with needle-like leaf lengths between .7”-1.5” (18-38 mm).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Atlas Cedar viewed from the front and top
Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
Height:
40’-60’ | 12.2-18.3 m
Width:
25’-40’ | 7.6-12.2 m (Spread)
Length:
.7”-1.5” | 18-38 mm (Needle)
Depth:
3-6’ | .9-1.8 m (Trunk)
Height (Exceptional)
131’ | 40 m (Max)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Cedrus atlantica

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Atlas Cedar front elevation, plan view

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Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
Scale illustration of an average Blue Spruce compared to other species of Spruces and a human

The Blue Spruce (Picea pungens), also known as the Green Spruce, is an evergreen conifer tree that is part of the Pinaceae family. The Blue Spruce is native to North America mainly in the regions of northern New Mexico and into British Columbia in Canada. The Blue Spruce has blue-green colored foliage that grows in a conical profile. It has dense branches that grow horizontally with waxy gray-green leaves that are arranged radially. It also produces cones for cross-pollination with the male cones covering the entire tree white the female cones are at the top. The Blue Spruce is not in danger of extinction.

Blue Spruces have a typical overall height between 30’-60’ (9.1-18.3 m) and spread diameter of 10’-20' (3-6.1 m). Exceptional mature Blue Spruce trees may grow to a height of 125’ (38 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Blue Spruce has a diameter of 18”-32” (46-81 cm) with needle-like leaf lengths between .75”-1.25” (19-32 mm).

Pair of dimensioned illustrations of the Blue Spruce seen from the top and elevation views
The Blue Spruce (Picea pungens), also known as the Green Spruce, is an evergreen conifer tree that is part of the Pinaceae family. The Blue Spruce is native to North America mainly in the regions of northern New Mexico and into British Columbia in Canada. The Blue Spruce has blue-green foliage.

Blue Spruces have a typical overall height between 30’-60’ (9.1-18.3 m) and spread diameter of 10’-20' (3-6.1 m). Exceptional mature Blue Spruce trees may grow to a height of 125’ (38 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Blue Spruce has a diameter of 18”-32” (46-81 cm) with needle-like leaf lengths between .75”-1.25” (19-32 mm).

Pair of dimensioned illustrations of the Blue Spruce seen from the top and elevation views
Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
Height:
30’-60’ | 9.1-18.3 m
Width:
10’-20' | 3-6.1 m (Spread)
Length:
.75”-1.25” | 19-32 mm (Needle)
Depth:
18”-32” | 46-81 cm (Trunk)
Height (Exceptional)
125’ | 38 m (Max)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Picea pungens

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Blue Spruce front elevation, plan view

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Eastern Cape Giant Cycad (Encephalartos altensteinii)
Size comparison drawing of the Eastern Cape Giant Cycad compared to a person and other Cycad species

The Eastern Cape Giant Cycad (Encephalartos altensteinii) is also known as breadtree, broodbroom, or ujobane. It is native to South Africa in various habitats where there is plenty of sunlight or light shade, such as open shrubs, evergreen forests, or steep rocky slopes. This tree is long-lived and easy to grow. Hence, an extremely common ornamental plant. The palm-like plant is tall and can be branched or unbranched while the green leaves are long, straight, or curved backward. The base is large but diminished towards the crown. This tree produces both male and female cones that are greenish yellow.

Eastern Cape Giant Cycads have an overall height between 13.1’-23’ (4-7 m) and diameter of 10.8’-16’ (3.3-4.9 m). The trunk of the Eastern Cape Giant Cycad has a diameter of 13.8”-15.75” (35-40 cm) with leaf lengths between 6’-9’ (183-274 cm).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Eastern Cape Giant Cycad viewed from the front and top
The Eastern Cape Giant Cycad (Encephalartos altensteinii) is also known as breadtree, broodbroom, or ujobane. It is native to South Africa in various habitats where there is plenty of sunlight or light shade, such as open shrubs, evergreen forests, or steep rocky slopes.

Eastern Cape Giant Cycads have an overall height between 13.1’-23’ (4-7 m) and diameter of 10.8’-16’ (3.3-4.9 m). The trunk of the Eastern Cape Giant Cycad has a diameter of 13.8”-15.75” (35-40 cm) with leaf lengths between 6’-9’ (183-274 cm).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Eastern Cape Giant Cycad viewed from the front and top
Eastern Cape Giant Cycad (Encephalartos altensteinii)
Height:
13.1’-23’ | 4-7 m
Width:
10.8’-16’ | 3.3-4.9 m (Diameter)
Length:
6’-9’ | 183-274 cm (Leaf)
Depth:
13.8”-15.75” | 35-40 cm (Trunk)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Encephalartos altensteinii

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Eastern Cape Giant Cycad front elevation, plan view

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Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
Size comparison drawing of the Bald Cypress compared to a person and other Bald Cypress species

A major characteristic of the Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) is that it is hardy and tough and would adapt to any soil type common in the southeastern United States. It is also called swamp cypress, red cypress, and tidewater red cypress. In Louisiana, it is the official state tree. The tree is large, has a longer life span, and a slow-growth rate. Above its roots are cypress knees, while the thin, fibrous bark is grayish-brown or reddish-brown. It has simple, alternate, green needle-like leaves, which it sheds during winter and grows new ones in spring. It can tolerate shade and humid conditions. It is a common source of timber or wood for making homes, canoes, and coffins.

Bald Cypresss have a typical overall height between 50’-75’ (15.2-22.9 m) and spread diameter of 25’-40' (7.6-12.2 m). Exceptional mature Bald Cypress trees may grow to heights of 120’ (37 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Bald Cypress has a diameter of 3’-6’ (.9-1.8 m) with needle-like leaf lengths between .6”-.8” (15-20 mm).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Bald Cypress viewed from the front and top
A major characteristic of the Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) is that it is hardy and tough and would adapt to any soil type common in the southeastern United States. It is also called swamp cypress, red cypress, and tidewater red cypress. In Louisiana, it is the official state tree.

Bald Cypresss have a typical overall height between 50’-75’ (15.2-22.9 m) and spread diameter of 25’-40' (7.6-12.2 m). Exceptional mature Bald Cypress trees may grow to heights of 120’ (37 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Bald Cypress has a diameter of 3’-6’ (.9-1.8 m) with needle-like leaf lengths between .6”-.8” (15-20 mm).

Set of scaled dimensioned drawings of the Bald Cypress viewed from the front and top
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
Height:
50’-75’ | 15.2-22.9 m
Width:
25’-40' | 7.6-12.2 m (Spread)
Length:
.6”-.8” | 15-20 mm (Leaf)
Depth:
3’-6’ | .9-1.8 m (Trunk)
Height (Exceptional)
120’ | 37 m (Max)
Weight:
Area:
Scientific Name
Taxodium distichum

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Bald Cypress front elevation, plan view

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