#~BLACK HILLS SPRUCE (Picea glauca densata)

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Black Hills Spruce (Picea glauca var. densata)

An exceptionally hardy, dense evergreen tree widely used in Minnesota landscapes and windbreaks. It thrives across Minnesota’s climate zones, typically reaching a mature height of 20 to 40 feet and a width of 10 to 15 feet.

Details:

  • Appearance: Spire-like, pyramidal shape with dense, dark green to bluish-green needles.
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate (about 6 to 12 inches per year), making it more manageable than larger spruce varieties.
  • Hardiness: Highly cold-hardy (Zones 2–6), performing very well in harsh Minnesota winters.
  • Uses: Excellent for privacy screens, residential windbreaks, or as a formal accent/specimen tree.
  • Sunlight: Requires full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily) to maintain its dense lower branch canopy.
  • Soil & Water: Highly adaptable to various soils (from sand to clay) and reasonably drought-tolerant once established, though it dislikes standing water.
  • Limitations: Intolerant of heavy road salt spray; avoid planting directly next to busy highways or treated driveways.

KEY
* Native to Minnesota
# Salt Tolerant Species
~ Do not plant under power lines

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