Black Hills Spruce : 5 Foot
Picea
glauca 'Densata' : 5 Foot
Black Hills Spruce is a dense, slow-growing evergreen known for its rich blue-green needles and strong, pyramidal form. Highly cold-tolerant and resilient, it maintains excellent year-round structure, making it a dependable anchor plant in the landscape. Its uniform shape and durability make it ideal for windbreaks, privacy screens, or as a stately specimen in large open spaces.
- Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
- Height: 30 - 60 feet
- Spread: 15 - 25 feet
- Foliage Color: Bright Green
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Native: Yes
Special Notes: Black Hills Spruce is naturally deer-resistant, though young trunks may need winter protection from rabbits. Its dense, evergreen branches provide excellent shelter for birds, making it a valuable addition for wildlife-focused landscapes.
Care instructions: Plant in full to partial sun with well-drained soil, prune minimally to remove damaged branches, and apply light fertilization in early spring to support healthy growth.
Companion Plants: Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens), Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus), Juniper (Juniperus), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Sedum (Sedum), Ornamental Grasses (various), Coneflower (Echinacea)
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