White Spruce is the official provincial tree of Manitoba.
Beautiful Fact - White Spruce is highly valued for its straight grain and pale wood, which is exported to Japan as “shin-kaya.” It’s used as a substitute for the rare kaya tree in crafting boards for the traditional game Go—a quiet link between Canadian forests and Japanese craftsmanship.
Leaves - White Spruce needles are stiff and four-sided, ranging from green to blue-green. Though pointed, they aren’t sharp to the touch. When crushed, they release a strong, skunky scent—giving rise to the local nickname “Skunk Spruce.”
Wall Art Details
• Premium quality, white, matte art paper for crisp details and soft natural tones
• Wrapped in a protective sleeve and shipped in fully recyclable packaging
• Created by Ontario-based botanical artist, Dilan Doty
Shipping Details
• 8x10 prints: sent via regular Canada Post mail (no tracking, delivery up to 2 weeks)
• 12x16 prints: sent via expedited parcel with full tracking (timing depends on your location)
For inspiring posts and upcoming collections, follow @leavesofcanada
White Spruce is the official provincial tree of Manitoba.
Beautiful Fact - White Spruce is highly valued for its straight grain and pale wood, which is exported to Japan as “shin-kaya.” It’s used as a substitute for the rare kaya tree in crafting boards for the traditional game Go—a quiet link between Canadian forests and Japanese craftsmanship.
Leaves - White Spruce needles are stiff and four-sided, ranging from green to blue-green. Though pointed, they aren’t sharp to the touch. When crushed, they release a strong, skunky scent—giving rise to the local nickname “Skunk Spruce.”
Wall Art Details
• Premium quality, white, matte art paper for crisp details and soft natural tones
• Wrapped in a protective sleeve and shipped in fully recyclable packaging
• Created by Ontario-based botanical artist, Dilan Doty
Shipping Details
• 8x10 prints: sent via regular Canada Post mail (no tracking, delivery up to 2 weeks)
• 12x16 prints: sent via expedited parcel with full tracking (timing depends on your location)
For inspiring posts and upcoming collections, follow @leavesofcanada
