Black Hills spruce is a small to medium height tree with a dense habit and a broad, pyramidal form. It is a good addition to residential landscapes, or for use in windbreaks.
- Family (English) Pine
- Family (botanic) Pinaceae
- Planting site Residential and parks
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Evergreen (foliage year-round)
- Native locale North America
- Size range Small tree (15-25 feet), Medium tree (25-40 feet)
- Mature height 20-40 feet
- Mature width 10-15 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois)
- Soil preference Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil
- Drought tolerance Moderately sensitive
- Other tolerances Dry sites, Road salt
- Season of interest early winter, midwinter, late winter, early spring, mid spring, late spring, early summer, midsummer, late summer, early fall, mid fall, late fall
- Flower color and fragrance Inconspicuous
- Shape or form Round
- Growth rate Moderate
- Transplants well Yes
- Wildlife Browsers, Nesting birds, Songbirds
- Has cultivars Yes
