Kingwood in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Japanese tigertail spruce
(Picea torano)
Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 24, 2022
1. Japanese tigertail spruce Marker
This spruce is native only to Japan where it grows on the slopes of volcanoes.
Its common name is derived from the hanging branchlets of older trees. Cones hang upside down and are 3 to 4 inches long. Their needles are known for their sharpness.
Exceptionally rare, these Japanese tigertails likely came to McGrew grounds as part of a cultural exchange in the 1870s.
Erected by West Virginia University Division of Forestry and Natural Resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 39° 28.336′ N, 79° 41.149′ W. Marker is in Kingwood, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker can be reached from East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 E Main St, Kingwood WV 26537, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Norway maple (within shouting distance of this marker); White Ash (within shouting distance of this marker); James C. McGrew (within shouting distance of this marker); “The Pines” (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Spruce (within shouting distance
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, August 24, 2022
2. Japanese tigertail spruce Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
