(a.k.a. Blackhills Spruce, Black Hills White Spruce)
(Picea glauca ‘Densata’)
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Black Hills Spruce is a slow-growing, compact tree, but that slow growth results in very dense growth. Therefore this species is perfect for privacy screens and windbreaks. Unlike many of the faster growing evergreen species, you cannot see through this species as the tree matures. It’s short bright bluish green needles and a dense, conical shape makes this evergreen species a landscaper’s friend.
SOLD OUT till Spring 2025, see Black Hills Spruce plug seedlings
Picea glauca ‘Densata’ is virtually immune to the most common spruce pests and is very tolerant of drying winter winds. These characteristics make it ideal as an ornamental, privacy screen or windbreak if you have some patience with it’s slower growth. ‘Densata’ can reach heights of about 50 feet over a life span of up to 300 years.
Black Hills Spruce, Picea glauca ‘Densata’, is actually a subspecies of White Spruce, Picea glauca, and therefore shares nearly all of the same characteristics. However, Black Hills Spruce do not exhibit the “interesting” [read: slightly stinky] aroma of the White Spruce.
Although named after the South Dakota region in which it is naturally found, this species actually thrives in a much wider range of cooler, moist regions, including states as far south as Georgia if planted at a higher elevation. It makes for a very useful ornamental spruce indeed.
Black Hills Spruce: characteristics and info
• prefers hardiness zones 3-6
• prefers full sun, does ok in partial shade
• mature height and spread: 35-50ft high, 15-20ft spread
• prefers lighter, richer soils; loamy soils; sandy soils
• Missouri Botanical Gardens info on Picea glauca ‘Densata’
• Black Hills Spruce Sizes and Availability:
--- Black Hills Spruce seedlings [sold out till Spring 2025]
--- Black Hills Spruce transplants [sold out till Spring 2025]
--- Black Hills Spruce plug seedlings [sold out till Spring 2025]
• Comparable alternative species: Black Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Meyers Spruce, Norway Spruce, Serbian Spruce and White Spruce. Confused about species? Check out our Evergreen Tree Buyers Guide
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT in this species in this size, see size and availability options above. You may request a custom invoice to pay for and reserve these specific trees in your name for a future Spring or Fall shipping season.
Prices below include all shipping and handling and a one year guarantee*:
5-pack for $34.00 (5 bare root evergreen seedlings)
10-pack for $45.00 (10 bare root evergreen seedlings)
25-pack for $65.00 (25 bare root evergreen seedlings)
50-pack for $93.00 (50 bare root evergreen seedlings)
100-pack for $133.00 (100 bare root evergreen seedlings)