Black spruce is primarily found in bogs, lakeshores, and other very wet places with poor drainage. It can reach up to 60 feet tall, and when its branches touch the ground, they can sprout new trees.

Black spruce is an excellent choice for areas that stay wet year-round. It offers a great deal of direct and indirect wildlife value: from grouse eating its buds and seeds; to supporting insects that songbirds need as a food source; to giving shelter to birds and mammals alike. In addition, its evergreen foliage and pretty cones offer pops of color in winter.

BUNDLE BREAKDOWN:

Per-bundle pricing displayed below. Multiple-bundle pricing reflected in shopping cart.

Bundle of 5: $33

Bundle of 10: $47

Bundle of 25: $70

Bundle of 50: $116

STATS ON BLACK SPRUCE:

• Mature Height: 30-60 feet

• Mature Width: 15-25 feet

• Soil Type: Acidic, moist soils

• Moisture: Moist

• Sun: Full sun

• Growth Rate: Fast

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF BLACK SPRUCE

• Young cones are bright red to dark purple.

• Bark is rough and flaky with olive underbark.

• Needles are not so sharp as other spruces, and good forage for grouse.

• Mature cones are small and papery. Seeds are excellent fall and winter forage for wildlife.

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