Black Spruce

Notes
Essential oils often use Black Spruce needles. Overall, the needles are known to help with muscle and breathing issues.

Uses
Black Spruce is often used for Christmas trees, windbreaks, and forestry in wetter climates.

Wildlife Value
This tree is well liked by many birds and small mammals due to its protection and food that it provides.

History & Lore
In the early 1700s, ‘Maryland Spruce’ was another name for Black Spruce trees. To one's surprise however, this tree does not grow in Maryland. The Native American Lakota tribe commonly used Black Spruce oil within their traditional and spiritual rituals. The oil was popular to use during meditation as well.