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Black Hills Spruce

Picea glauca 'Densata'

Category: Evergreen Tree • Spruce

Black Hills Spruce is an ideal choice for privacy screens and windbreaks with its dense foliage and conical shape.

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Mature Height: 30-60 feet

Mature Width: 10-20 feet

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 3-6

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Slow

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Evergreen

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Black Hills Spruce is a dense, conical evergreen tree known for its attractive dark green needles and compact growth habit. It is well-suited for cold climates and provides excellent windbreaks.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture.

Soil Preferences

Requires good drainage and can tolerate a range of pH levels. Adaptable to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

specimenscreeningfoundation planting

Special Features

Dense foliageattractive conical shape

Wildlife Value

Provides habitat and food for birds and small mammals.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for windbreaks and privacy screens. Provides year-round interest with its evergreen nature.

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