The Sitka Spruce is the oldest known living organism in the Kitimat Valley. More than 500 years old, this magnificent giant stands 50.32 meters (165 ft) tall and it measures 11.2 meters (36.7 ft) in circumference and 3.35 meters (11 ft) in diameter. It would provide enough lumber to frame 9 average houses.
Most often seen growing in exposed areas along the Pacific Northwest coast and adjacent islands. Sitka Spruce is a variety of spruce which has adapted to the coastal wet zone. It is rarely found more than 80 km (50 miles) from tide water. The Sitka Spruce can grow to more than 15 meters (49 ft) in circumference and 65 meters (213 ft) high.
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