Picea glauca 'Densata'
White Spruce or Black Hills Spruce
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Evergreen, blue-green foliage
- Symmetrical, cone-shaped form
- Sturdy branches make it resistant to winter strain
- Great as an accent or grouped to form a screen
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Evergreen
Garden
Great Foliage
Mass Planting
Native
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Does best in cooler climates. Plants in areas with good air circulation. Little pruning may be necessary but can be pruned in late winter - early spring. Avoid cutting back into old, bare wood. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 20-40 ft
Spread: 10-15 ft
Bloom Color:
Zone: 3-6
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Evergreen
- Border or Bed
- Native
- Mass Planting
- Cold Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Picea
Common Name: Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Very hardy, dense, cone-shaped, evergreen shrub with blue-green needles, aromatic when crushed. Great for foundation plantings, as a screen or container plant.