The Flora of Derbyshire - Checklist, Maps and Sample Accounts

THIS IS A DRAFT

The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.

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Dates
First year: 1979
Latest year: 2007

County Status
Established

Family
Pinaceae

Total records held
58

Grid Square Count

1987-2007	Ever
Monads: 34	35
Tetrads: 28	28
Hectads: 11	11

Conservation Status

Account last edited
Jan 15 2004

Explanation of terms

Species Details

Sitka Spruce is a large evergreen tree that is recorded rarely as a newly established species in plantations and woods. It occurs mainly in the Dark Peak for example at Upper Longdendale (SK1099), Edale (SK1285), Oyster Clough (SK1291) and Clough Wood (SK2561). It is grown for timber and ornament, and is a native of western North America.