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Black Hills Spruce vs Red SprucePicea glauca var. densata Picea rubens ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW SOLD OUT 
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.
Red Spruce is a long-lived, shade tolerant conifer that grows naturally in eastern Ontario and the Maritime provinces. Hardiest in the eastern regions of Canada, this tree tolerates many soil types, moisture levels, and is low maintenance. BLACK HILLS SPRUCE QUICK FACTSRED SPRUCE QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2b
Zone:
3a
Height:
25 m (82 ft)
Height:
25 m (82 ft)
Spread:
4 m (12 ft)
Spread:
6 m (20 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
any
Bark:
reddish-brown to black
Growth rate:
slow
Growth rate:
slow
Life span:
long
Life span:
long
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Suckering:
none
Pollution tolerance:
medium
In row spacing: 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Other Names:
eastern spruce, he balsam, he-balsam, yellow spruce
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |