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Carl Farmer |
Planted on a large scale for forestry; self-sown seedlings common in or near the forests, and occasionally up to a mile from nearest planted specimen. Mature tree up to c 40 m tall. Leaves c 15-25 mm long. Skye ID: Leaves arise singly from small projections on the twig, which remain behind when they fall (but not if they're pulled off). Leaves flat, dark green on one side and with two pale blue lines on the other. Other features: Leaves end in sharp point. Cones pale brown with wavy-edged scales. Other conifers with leaves arising from projections on twig include Norway Spruce (the usual Christmas Tree) with four-angled leaves and Western Hemlock with leaves narrowing to a short stalk at base. These are occasionally planted and could produce wild seedlings. |
