12. Blue Spruce – Picea pungens (this is a large blueish pine tree inside Japanese garden near pond)

densely growing horizontal branchesWaxy grey-green leaves, up to 3 cm (1 in) long, are arranged radially on the shoots which curve upwards. The pale brown cones are up to 10 cm (4 in) long. The branches with leaves are sharp to the touch and commonly have pitch all over them