Picea mariana

Black Spruce, Swamp Spruce

Family: Pinaceae Pine


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 5B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, orange, purple
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Wet
Landscape uses Screen, specimen
Height 35' to 60' / 10.60m to 18.20m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Pyramidal
Attributes and features Native to North America