Black Spruce

Tagged as: Plants Tolerant of Wet Sites, large evergreen

Botanical Name: Picea mariana
Common Name: Black Spruce

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Height: 30-40' Spread: 20-25' 
Habit/Form: Conical Rate: S Zone: 3-5
Cultural Requirements: Prefers full sun; best in moist soil; grows near bogs and wet areas
Ornamental Characteristics: very narrow habit, spire-like; bluish-green needles, small, persistent purple cones fade to brown; scaly bark exposes olive-green interior
Use in the Landscape: specimen tree, wet landscapes

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