Black Hills Spruce

Species Name

Black Hills Spruce (Picea Glauca var. densata)

Seed Source

South Dakota.

Character

Densely pyramidal, rich green needles. Appearance almost identical to White Spruce. Fast growth to approximately 15 metres

Soil

Adaptable, prefers slightly acidic soil

Growth

Good growth rate and shape. Not as disease-resistant as Meyer's Spruce, but better than White Spruce.

Needle

Excellent

Shade

Poor

Aspect

Any

Description

Almost identical to the White Spruce, but with much better needle retention as a cut tree