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Black Hills Spruce (foliage)

Spruce, Black Hills

Picea glauca var. densata

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Size (HxW): 40’ x 15’

Shape: Pyramidal 

Planting Location: Exposed 

Zone 2b

 

 

  • Variety of white spruce with dark green, short needles 
  • Known for its dense branching form; bolsters a nice full appearance
  • Smooth, gray bark
  • Cold and drought tolerant 
  • Does not tolerate soggy soil 
  • Forms 2” cones
  • Improved resilience to winter burn than Blue Spruce.
  • Wind tolerant once established
  • Fast Growth Rate: 12-18”/year
  • Row Spacing: minimum of 8-10’ apart
  • Individual Spacing: minimum of 15’ apart
  • Susceptible to spruce bud worm; treat with insecticides
  • Native to North America
  • Life Expectancy: 60-80 years

  • Full Sun

    Tolerates Full Sun

  • wind

    Wind Tolerant

  • soil

    Soil Tolerant

  • cold

    Cold Tolerant

  • drought

    Drought Tolerant

  • native

    Native

Plant Care:

- Prune occasionally if needed; prune just the tips of the branches in spring - Requires well-drained area; does not tolerate soggy soil - Benefits from burlap fencing for the first 2 winters to protect against winter burn as it becomes established.

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Description

Size (HxW): 40’ x 15’

Shape: Pyramidal 

Planting Location: Exposed 

Zone 2b

 

 

  • Variety of white spruce with dark green, short needles 
  • Known for its dense branching form; bolsters a nice full appearance
  • Smooth, gray bark
  • Cold and drought tolerant 
  • Does not tolerate soggy soil 
  • Forms 2” cones
  • Improved resilience to winter burn than Blue Spruce.
  • Wind tolerant once established
  • Fast Growth Rate: 12-18”/year
  • Row Spacing: minimum of 8-10’ apart
  • Individual Spacing: minimum of 15’ apart
  • Susceptible to spruce bud worm; treat with insecticides
  • Native to North America
  • Life Expectancy: 60-80 years

Additional information

Dimensions 6183533 × 6182633 cm

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