A Red Spruce twig showing its shade-adapted, flat-needle growth pattern along the Mountains to Sea Trail near Walker Knob parking area. Spruce twigs grow needles in a more round manner when exposed to more sunlight.
A Red Spruce twig showing its shade-adapted, flat-needle growth pattern along the Mountains to Sea Trail near Walker Knob parking area. Spruce twigs grow needles in a more round manner when exposed to more sunlight.