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Definition of white spruce

white spruce

Plural:white spruces
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North American A large coniferous tree native to the northern forests of North America, characterized by short, blue-green needles, pale cylindrical cones, and widely used for timber and paper pulp.

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"The white spruce is a dominant species in the Canadian boreal forest, providing essential habitat for numerous wildlife species."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of White spruce. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/white-spruce
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