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Picea mariana

black spruce

Black spruce is a very northern evergreen tree, widely distributed in Canada but seldom found very far south of the border with the continental United States. Sometimes known as bog spruce, this species grows in cold, acidic environments where it forms a broad cone shape, with scruffily drooping top branches at maturity.

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Height: 20-50 ft
Spread: 8-16 ft
Hardiness Zone: 2-6


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Soil Moisture
Wet
Average
Ecoregion
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Attracts Wildlife
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Host Plant
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Fragrant
Landscape Use
Massing
Specimen


North American Distribution


Photo by Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Michael Piantedosi (c) Native Plant Trust