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Black Hills Spruce

Versatile evergreen tree makes an excellent focal point in the landscape. Also creates effective hedging or windbreak, and appealing when grouped. Combine with flowering trees, maples or birch. Deer resistant. Prefers moist, well-drained, neutral to acid (sour) soil.

Companion Plants

Crabapple

Hardy Pampas Grass

Spreading Juniper

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Black Hills Spruce

  • Botanical name

    Picea glauca

  • Variety

    Densata

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 2 (-50°F) to USDA Zone 6 (-10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    20-25' (6-7.5 m)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    Daily

  • Bloom Time

    No Bloom

  • Maintenance

    Provide enough water in fall, before freeze

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Amanda E.'s collection
  • Justin T.'s collection
  • Trish P.'s collection