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The Black Hills Spruce, Picea Glauca Var. densata, is noted for its dark green foliage and conical form. Black Hills Spruce trees are very dense and have a deep dark green color. It is a truly cold adapted tree and is very resistant to winter injury. Black Hills Spruce prefers rich moist soil in full sun, and also thrives in dry, well-drained sites. The needles are short and soft to the touch. This evergreen conifer tree has a medium growth rate and requires little, if any, pruning. Deer dislike Black Hills Spruce. This tree is commonly used for windbreaks, privacy screens and accent plantings. It will reach a height of six feet in nine years on a good site. This spruce is a very long-lived species with a life span of 150 to 350 years! An ornamental evergreen, Black Hills Spruce is slow growing, has a conical shape, and is ideal in windbreaks or screens. * Dark green needles * Long lived * Slow growing


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