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Picea glauca var. densata
Choose Black Hills Spruce if you want a tough, full evergreen screen or windbreak with a classic spruce shape. The tradeoff: it is not a tight-space tree, and it will eventually need real room around it.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | It gives a strong evergreen backdrop without looking overly formal. |
| Growth Rate | B | It builds steadily, but it is not a quick privacy fix. |
| Maintenance | B+ | Little pruning is usually needed when it is planted with enough room. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed. |
| Small Space Fit | D | It gets too broad for tight beds, corners, and narrow property lines. |
| Screening Value | A- | Its dense branching makes it a strong long-term screen for larger spaces. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Black Hills Spruce for larger screening rows and exposed areas, not small ornamental beds. Give it space from the start and it will be easier to own long-term.
| Botanical Name | Picea glauca var. densata |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Black Hills Spruce |
| Mature Height | 30-45 ft |
| Mature Width | 15-20 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 2a-6b |
| Spacing | 12-15 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Dense, broadly pyramidal |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | Yes (white spruce is native to the northeastern U.S. and Canada) |
Yes, if you have enough room for a full-size evergreen screen.
No, it naturally keeps a pyramidal form with minimal pruning.
It is a select variety of white spruce, typically fuller and better shaped than the straight species.
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SKU:PGNE-12008
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