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Black Hills Spruce

Tagged as: large evergreen

Botanical Name: Picea glauca var. densata
Common Name: Black Hills Spruce

Updated 11/2012



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Height: 20-40' Spread: 10-20' Habit/Form: Densely conical Growth Rate: Slow
Zone
: 2-6

Cultural Requirements: Best in full sun but tolerant of light shade. Plant in well-drained soil. Tolerates dry conditions.

Ornamental Characteristics: Short, grayish, blue-green foliage persistent for several years. Pendulous, 2-inch long cylindrical cones on dense, ascending branches.

Uses in the Landscape: Use in home landscapes as a specimen tree, hedge, or in groupings.

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