The World's largest and most valuable spruce. During World War I the Allies depended on this tree for wood for their airplanes. Its natural range extends from Alsaka southward along the coast to Mendocino County, California. Maximum size is 15' x 200' but it averages 3-4' x 100'. The wood is light, soft, strong and tough for its weight, straight-grained and easily worked. It is used in shipbuilding, interior finish, packing boxes in large amounts, and airplane construction. It is an excellent pulpwood. The hands of the U.C. Campanile clock are Sitka spruce. This board is 2" x 46" x 10.5', 80 board feet. Boards of this size and character are not unusual.

Location: 159-1 (explanation)