Picea glauca 'Densata'

Also Known As

Picea glauca var. densata
Black Hills Spruce
Densata White Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 20'-40'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

3a-8b

Picea glauca 'Densata' plant details

Picea glauca 'Densata' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea glauca 'Densata'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea glauca 'Densata'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This superior tree is a very dense and slow-growing conifer from the Black Hills of South Dakota. This symmetrical, somewhat, pyramidal conifer typically reaches 20-25'; although in time it may reach upwards of 40'. This specimen differs from the straight Picea glauca with its slower growth rate, bright blue-green needles and shorter cones. This is a very desirable ornamental and the state tree of South Dakota; however it is intolerant of urban settings and salt spray. S/M-D