We are in the process of updating our interactive GIS database with information for all our Dedicated Tree Honorees. For now, you can visit recent Tributees' pages using the links below.
2023 Tributees
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We are in the process of updating our interactive GIS database with information for all our Dedicated Tree Honorees. For now, you can visit recent Tributees' pages using the links below.
2023 Tributees
2022 Tributees
2021 Tributees
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Infradivision Gymnospermae
Family Name Pinaceae / pine
Botanical Name Picea abies
Common Names Norway spruce / European spruce
Native Continents Europe
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Native Range Norway, Sweden, Finland and western Russia; central Europe around the Alps, Balkan and Carpathian Mountains.
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Fascinating Facts: Norway Spruce was used for the tonewood of the world-famous Stradivarius violins, sourced from the Italian Alps. These very old trees had exceptionally narrow growth rings as they grew slowly during the 鈥淟ittle Ice Age,鈥 1500 to 1850.