Heirloom Himalayan Spruce, Picea Smithiana, (Morinda Spruce), 30 Tree Seeds (Evergreen) Himalayan Spruce, Picea smithiana, (Morinda Spruce) [30 Tree Seeds] Himalayan Spruce is a tall, pyramidal, needled conifer with horizontal branching and drooping branches that grows 70 to 100 feet tall. It is native to the Western Himalayas from Afghanistan to Nepal and Tibet. Needle-like green leaves to 1 1/2 inches long, surround the branches and are four-angled in cross section. Tree bark is a scaly gray. Shiny, brown-purple, female cones, to 6 inches long, are pendulous. Specific epithet honors the gardener (Smith) in Hopetoun, Scotland who reportedly was the first to grow this tree in Scotland in the 1820s. The name Morinda derives from the tree's name in Nepalese. Himalayan Spruce is a popular ornamental tree in large gardens in Western Europe for its attractive pendulous branchlets. It is also grown to a small extent in forestry for timber and paper production, though its slower growth compared to Norway Spruce reduces its importance outside of its native range. Other Names: Morinda Spruce, Picea morinda, Western Himalayan Spruce. Zone: 6 to 8. Growth Rate: Slow. Plant Type: Needled Evergreen Tree (Conifer). Family: Pinaceae. Native Range: Himalayas. Height: 70 to 100 feet. Spread: 20 to 30 feet. Shape: Weeping. Sun: Full Sun. Fall Color: Evergreen. Drought Tolerance: Moderate to High. Water: Medium. Maintenance: Low. Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best in climates with somewhat cool summers. Plants may struggle in heat and humidity. Uses: Large ornamental specimen tree for the landscape. Bonsai