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Norway Spruce vs Black Hills Spruce
Picea abies
Picea glauca var. densata
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Norway Spruce is a large, openly branched evergreen recognized by its drooping branchlets and large cones. This hardy, adaptable tree thrives in moist conditions, but will grow in clay or sandy soils.
Norway Spruce is the fastest growing spruce we carry but it's not as dense as other spruce trees.
It is sometimes used as a Christmas tree.
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.
Norway Spruce Quick Facts
Black Hills Spruce Quick Facts
In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)
In row spacing: 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)