Black Hills Spruce - Picea Glauca Var. densata

Conifer Tree

Zone: 2

Conservation practices: C~E~S~H

Description: 80’ large tree, dense & pyramidal. It is a naturally orruring variety of White Spruce. Long stout branches from ground up, denser growth form than species. Root system is shallow, fibrous and wide spreading giving good use for farm windbreaks. Browsed by mammals. Nesting site for birds. Makes a good winter cover.

PLANT USE KEY
C = Christmas Tree E = Enivornmental Forestry
F = Human Food H = Habitat/Food Wildlife
N = Native S = Shelterbelt T = Timber W = Watershed