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from Michigan State University Extension

MICHIGAN BLACK SPRUCE FOREST TYPE

Tree Species Found in Black Spruce Stands
Michigan's 14th Most Diverse Forest Type in Terms of Tree Species
and 9th Most Common in Terms of Acres

5 Most Common Trees

Other Tree Associates
Black Spruce
Tamarack
White Pine
Balsam Fir
Northern White Cedar

77% of all type volume

 Quaking Aspen
Jack Pine
Paper Birch
Red Pine
White Spruce
Red Maple
Balm-of-Gilead
Hemlock		 Bigtooth Aspen
Black Cherry
Yellow Birch
Sugar Maple
Black Ash
Norway Spruce
Choke Cherry
American Elm
Species are listed in order by volume, on a state-wide basis.
15 forest types are recognized for Michigan.
Source:  USDA Forest Inventory, 1992

How are forest types defined?  Click here for an explanation.

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This site created and maintained by Bill Cook, MSU Extension Forester for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, now retired.  He continues to respond to suggestions, questions, and corrections. Contact him at cookwi@msu.edu.