Black Hills Spruce Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Black Hills Spruce is an evergreen tree known for its aromatic dark green to blue-green needle-like leaves and dense, narrow form in the landscape. It is best suited for outdoor use because it grows best in dry, low-moisture conditions with cold winters and cool summers. This plant prefers full sun and acidic soil.
Common Name |
Black Hills Spruce
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Plant Type
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Conifers
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Picea glauca 'densata'
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Genus
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Picea
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Family
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Pinaceae
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Order
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Pinales
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Black Hills Spruce Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Black Hills Spruce.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Black Hills Spruce needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Black Hills Spruce needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Black Hills Spruce Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Black Hills Spruce to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
32°F
to 90°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Black Hills Spruce to thrive is between 40% and 70%. |
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Black Hills Spruce Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Black Hills Spruce. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Black Hills Spruce plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Black Hills Spruce Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Black Hills Spruce plant. |
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Maximum Height |
840 Inches or
22 meters
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Spread |
300 Inches or
8 meters
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Color |
Brown
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Black Hills Spruce toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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Black Hills Spruce Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Black Hills Spruce, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Black Hills Spruce Native Region |
Find out where the Black Hills Spruce plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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