Black Spruce
Botanical Name: Picea Mariana
Hardiness Zones: 3-7
Mature Height: 60'
Growth Rate: Slow
Seed Source: Michigan Lower Peninsula
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50mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0 - Plug+1 Husky Bare RootAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat QuartAvailable: 0
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBLAG501Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| 4.52 | 2.66 | 3.90 | 3.28 | $2.87 | 2.46 | 3.28 | |
| SBLAG501Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 4.63 | 2.77 | 4.01 | 3.39 | $2.98 | 2.57 | 3.39 | |
| SBLAG501Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 4.74 | 2.88 | 4.12 | 3.50 | $3.09 | 2.68 | 3.50 | |
| SBLAG502Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 4.86 | 3.00 | 4.24 | 3.62 | $3.24 | 2.80 | 3.62 | |
| SBLAG502Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 4.97 | 3.11 | 4.35 | 3.73 | $3.35 | 2.91 | 3.73 | |
| SBLAG502Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 5.08 | 3.22 | 4.46 | 3.84 | $3.46 | 3.02 | 3.84 | |
| SBLAG502Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 5.19 | 3.33 | 4.57 | 3.95 | $3.57 | 3.13 | 3.95 | |
| SBLAG502Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 5.30 | 3.44 | 4.68 | 4.06 | $3.68 | 3.24 | 4.06 | |
Plug+1 Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBLHX12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 4.79 | 2.85 | 4.10 | 3.65 | $3.17 | 2.62 | 3.65 | |
| SBLHX15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 4.90 | 2.96 | 4.21 | 3.76 | $3.28 | 2.73 | 3.76 | |
| SBLHX18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 5.01 | 3.07 | 4.32 | 3.87 | $3.39 | 2.84 | 3.87 | |
Plantable Peat Quart
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBLPQ1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 5.16 | 3.74 | 4.52 | 4.19 | $4.10 | 3.61 | 4.19 | |
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.
Hardiness Zones
3-7
Tree Type
Conifer
Tree Subtype
Spruce
Mature Height
60'
Mature Spread
20'
Growth Rate
Slow
Seed Source
Michigan Lower Peninsula
Sun Preference
Full sun, part shade
Soil PH Range
4.5-6.5
Soil Preference
Adaptable to wetter soils
Tolerant
Moisture
Intolerant
Drought
Diseases
Root rot, blight, needle cast
Pests
Spruce budworm, beetles, sawfly
