Black Hills Spruce Seedlings

Black Hills Spruce (Picea glauca var. densata) - Naturally Grown Potted Seedlings

What You Get:
Choose the ideal size for your planting project:

• An all-naturally grown plug seedling, available in a 3-6 inch size or  a 6+ inch size.
• Also available as a larger 10-15 inch potted seedling, providing a more established start for quicker growth.

Our unwavering commitment means no chemical fertilizers or pesticides are ever used. This ensures you receive a healthier, more robust tree for your landscape, while also supporting a cleaner, more sustainable environment. For comprehensive details on our natural growing practices and the superior quality of our trees, please visit our About Our Trees & Plants page.

When You Get It:
Your seedlings will be carefully shipped during the optimal planting season – either Spring or Fall – based on your specific agricultural zone. You'll have the opportunity to select your preferred shipping season during checkout to ensure ideal planting conditions. Refer to our Shipping Schedule for important order and delivery information.

Volume Pricing Discount Available! Inquire about special pricing for larger orders.

Product Information:
The Hardy and Dense Black Hills Spruce
Discover the unparalleled resilience and beauty of the Black Hills Spruce ( Picea glauca var. densata ), a beloved evergreen that, as its name suggests, is native to the iconic Black Hills of South Dakota. A distinguished variety within the White Spruce family, this conifer is celebrated for its exceptional hardiness and dense, compact foliage.

Versatile Beauty for Any Landscape: The Black Hills Spruce is widely sought after for its remarkably dense growth habit and attractive, often conical, form, making it an excellent choice for a variety of landscape applications. It shines as a stunning ornamental tree, providing year-round visual appeal with its lush, dark green needles. Beyond its aesthetic charm, its thick foliage also makes it highly effective as a privacy tree or a reliable windbreak, offering both beauty and function to your property.

Robust & Adaptable Growing Conditions: This hardy spruce demonstrates admirable tolerance to a wide range of soil conditions, including poorer soils, but truly flourishes in loamy, moist, and well-drained soil. Its native origins have endowed it with incredible adaptability to challenging climates, including extreme cold (USDA Zones 2-6) and periods of drought once established, making it a stellar choice for regions with harsh winters and fluctuating moisture.

Key Landscape & Environmental Benefits:

• Dense & Attractive Foliage: Provides exceptional year-round greenery and a solid, attractive presence.
• Ideal for Privacy & Windbreaks: Its thick growth creates effective natural barriers.
  Extremely Cold Hardy: Thrives in cold climates, making it suitable for northern regions.
• Tolerant of Varied Soils: Adaptable to most soil types, preferring well-drained conditions.
• Low Maintenance Once Established: A resilient tree that requires minimal ongoing care.

Bring the robust beauty and natural resilience of the Black Hills Spruce to your landscape, creating a lasting feature of dense greenery and reliable performance.