Picea Glauca ‘densata’

Black Hills Spruce

Evergreen conifer with a dense, upright pyramidal habit, forming a compact and highly symmetrical tree. This variety of White Spruce is valued for its exceptionally dense branching, strong central leader, and excellent tolerance to harsh environmental conditions.

The foliage consists of short, stiff needles that are blue-green to dark green, creating a dense and refined texture throughout the year. The compact branching gives the tree a fuller appearance than the species, making it especially desirable for ornamental and windbreak plantings.

Picea glauca var. densata prefers full sun and well-drained soils, adapting well to sandy, loamy, rocky, and slightly alkaline soils. It is particularly noted for its tolerance of wind, cold temperatures, and exposed sites. Once established, it exhibits moderate drought tolerance, exceptional cold hardiness, and good adaptability to difficult growing conditions. It is ideal for windbreaks, shelterbelts, specimen plantings, and large landscape applications.