White spruce, also known as Picea glauca, is a popular tree species in North America and is a member of the Pinaceae family. White spruces can grow up to 80 feet tall, and their needles have a bluish-green tint to them. Some synonyms for the word "white spruce" include silver spruce, Alberta spruce, and blue spruce. Other species of spruces that are similar in appearance to white spruces include black spruces, red spruces, and Norway spruces. White spruces are commonly used for landscaping, and their wood is utilized in construction, as well as for making paper and musical instruments.