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Black Spruce is a medium-sized coniferous tree that tolerates wet ground better than most spruces. It has a characteristic straight trunk and a narrow crown.

Serbian Spruce is a medium-sized evergreen. Even in the absence of competition, Serbian Spruce has a slender form.

It is commonly used as an ornamental tree due to its columnar shape. Serbian Spruce can grow on a variety of sites, but it prefers moist drained soils.

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Black Spruce Quick Facts

Serbian Spruce Quick Facts

Zone: 1a

Zone: 3a

Height: 20 m (66 ft)

Height: 15 m (49 ft)

Spread: 5 m (16 ft)

Spread: 6 m (20 ft)

Light: any

Moisture: normal, wet

Growth rate: slow

Growth rate: medium

Life span: long

Suckering: none

Maintenance: low

Pollution tolerance: medium

Pollution tolerance: high

Cones: dark purple

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: no

Catkins: no

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)

Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, YT, NT, NU, PE

Other Names: bog spruce, canadian spruce, double spruce, eastern spruce, shorleaf black spruce, swamp spruce

Tags: All Items, Columnar or Narrow, Native North America Plants, Spruce, Waterside and Riparian Zone Plants

Tags: Alkaline Tolerant, All Items, Columnar or Narrow, Ornamental Trees, Shelterbelts and Windbreaks, Spruce, Urban Yards

Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: yes

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