Black Hills Spruce vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Black Hills Spruce vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Picea glauca var. densata

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Ironwood Tree
Black Hills Spruce

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Ironwood Tree seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Black Hills Spruce is a subspecies of White Spruce native to the Black Hills of South Dakota. It has a strongly conical form, slower growth rate and denser foliage than typical white spruce, making it preferable as a specimen tree for smaller suburban lawns. It also responds well to pruning, and can be used as a hedge or even bonsai.