Black Hills Spruce
The Black Hills Spruce, Picea Glauca Var. densata, is noted for its dark green foliage and conical form. Black Hills Spruce trees are very dense and have a deep dark green color.
It is a truly cold adapted tree and is very resistant to winter injury. Black Hills Spruce prefers rich moist soil in full sun, and also thrives in dry, well-drained sites. The needles are short and soft to the touch.
This evergreen conifer tree has a medium growth rate and requires little, if any, pruning. Deer dislike Black Hills Spruce.
This tree is commonly used for windbreaks, privacy screens and accent plantings. It will reach a height of six feet in nine years on a good site. This spruce is a very long-lived species with a life span of 150 to 350 years!
An ornamental evergreen, Black Hills Spruce is slow growing, has a conical shape, and is ideal in windbreaks or screens.
* Dark green needles
* Long lived
* Slow growing
Plant Facts
| Family | Picea Glauca Var. densata |
|---|---|
| Restricted | AK, HI, ID, UT |
| Foliage | Green |
| Mature Height | 40 - 60 feet |
| Mature Spread | 15 - 25 feet |
| Soil | Widely Adaptable |
| Zones | 2-6 |
| Moisture | Moist, Well Drained |
| Mature Form | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Partial Sun |
| Fall Color | Evergreen |
| Characteristics | Deep Dark Green Color; Dense Conical Form |
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