Species Introduction

North American Spruce is a collective term for a group of softwood conifers with similar physical properties. These trees are found throughout the United States and Canada and are commonly referred to as "Spruce-Pine-Fir" or SPF.

Production Areas and Distribution

North American Spruce, which is part of the "Spruce-Pine-Fir" (SPF) grouping, is widely distributed across the United States and Canada. In the United States, it is commonly found in the northern states, including the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountain region, and the Northeast. In Canada, it is prevalent throughout the boreal forests, spanning from British Columbia in the west to Newfoundland and Labrador in the east. These regions provide the ideal climate and soil conditions for the growth of spruce trees, contributing to their extensive distribution.

Applications

North American Spruce grows in cold regions and has a slow growth rate. After kiln drying (KD), its moisture content is reduced to 19%, resulting in a dense texture with excellent strength and toughness, as well as superior nail-holding and adhesive properties. Its attractive appearance makes it a common structural material for wood frame construction in North America.
North American Spruce and European Spruce are often confused in the Taiwanese market due to their similar wood properties. Both can be used interchangeably for various wood applications such as structural materials for wood construction, various interior wood decoration materials, partition corners, tongue-and-groove wall panels and flooring, rustic-style furniture, and DIY woodworking materials. Lower grades are used for pallet packaging.

North American Spruce has a pale, warm color with natural grain patterns and knots that enhance its visual appeal. It adds a decorative touch to interior wood finishes and lends a rustic ambiance when used for furniture.

Growing in cold regions, North American Spruce has a slow growth rate, resulting in a dense texture with excellent strength and toughness, as well as superior nail-holding and adhesive properties. It is widely used in the North American wood construction market. Structural materials are graded, with higher grades indicating better structural strength. Factors like blue stain or wane on the wood surface do not affect the structural strength of the wood.