Sakhalin Spruce
Herb latin name: Sakhalin Spruce,Sakhalin Spruce Extract
Latin name: Picea glehnii
Family: Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Bogs in N. and C. Japan. It is also found on very alkaline serpentine rocks. Other uses of Sakhalin Spruce: Wood - beautifully grHabitat of the herb: the herb: Bogs in N. and C. Japan. It is also found on very alkaline serpentine rocks.
Other uses of Sakhalin Spruce: Wood - beautifully grained. Used for pianos, violins, interiors of buildings etc. It is also valued for its use in the pulp industry to make paper.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - stratification will probably improve germination so sow fresh seed in the autumn in a cold frame if possible. Sow stored seed as early in the year as possible in a cold frame. A position in light shade is probably best. Seed should not be allowed to dry out and should be stored in a cool place. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse or cold frame for their first winter. They can be planted out into their permanent positions in early summer of the following year, or be placed in an outdoor nursery bed for a year or so to increase in size. They might need protection from spring frosts. Cuttings of semi-ripe terminal shoots, 5 - 8cm long, August in a frame. Protect from frost. Forms roots in the spring. Cuttings of mature terminal shoots, 5 - 10cm long, September/October in a cold frame. Takes 12 months. Cuttings of soft to semi-ripe wood, early summer in a frame. Slow but sure.
Cultivation of Sakhalin Spruce: Bogs in N. and C. Japan. It is also found on very alkaline serpentine rocks.
Medicinal use of the herb: None known
Known hazards of Picea glehnii: None known
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