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