The Mighty Spruce

I have noticed over the last few years that any number of the trees we originally planted fifteen years ago are reproducing themselves.  Yes, they are generating their own progeny.  By seed of course.  The seeds either fall to the ground, blow in the wind or are moved by birds and animals by means of passing through their feces or clinging to their fur or feathers.

Take this might spruce for instance.

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About four to five inches tall this little fella will grow into a giant eventually.  Maybe.  Unless some animal browses it for a meal...