Black Spruce
Family: Pinaceae
Native to: Eastern North America, Interior North America, Western North America
Eco benefits: medicinal, windbreak
Natural habitat: swamps & bogs, inner forests, hillsides & uplands, floodplains
Shapes: conical, irregular, upright
Height: 30-50ft
Growth rate: slow
Unique attractions: winter interest
Common uses: reforestation, naturalized plantings
Light: full sun, partial shade
Soil: moist and fertile, tolerates wet feet, acid ph, wet
Black Spruce is a small to medium sized evergreen tree widespread across Canada. It has a somewhat small narrow crown with less uniform branching than white spruce. Stands are commonly found in in wetlands but can be found on slopes in northern habitats.
