Black Hills Spruce
Picea glauca var. densata
PY-see-uh GLAW-kuh den-SAH-tuh
Trees: Evergreen Tree
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Habit
Pyramidal
Height
Black Hills Spruce
Spread
20-30 ft
Form
Cone
Characteristics
Type
Native Selection
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Windbreak
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division