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How to identify spruce trees
Look at the needles of the spruce.
Before trying to narrow down the species of spruce tree, first make sure that you are not looking at a fir or pine. Examining the needles of the trees is the easiest way to make the distinction between them.

Select from the following.
(1). The needles of a spruce tree are attached individually to its branches, as opposed to being in clusters. They also have four sides and roll easily between your fingers.;
(2). If you have a firm line, identify knots as small as 32 mm round. If you have a thin line, you should be able to distinguish a spruce tree from a fir or pine by its diameter.;
(3). The needles of older trees will be often roughly the same color and similar texture as fir and pine trees. Older evergreens typically have well kept needles.;
(4). Looking at the needles of a fir or pine will give you a good idea of what the tree is capable of doing. The needles on fir and pine trees are typically grey or tan in color.;
(1).