Black Spruce - Seedlings
- Name: Black Spruce
- Type: Seedling
- Sku: BS 3-0
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- Seed Type: Conifer
- Latin Name: Picea mariana
- Common Names: Black Spruce
- Member of the Spruce family. 5-10+ inch seedlings
Form
Small tree; straight trunk up to 12" in diameter with somewhat drooping branches; mature tree usually reaches a height of 20' to 30', although under favorable conditions, it can attain a height of 70' to 80'; often associated with tamarack, balsam fir, and white cedar. In cold swamps the growth is practically stagnant and trees 2" in diameter have been found to be 127 years old. 3-0 seedlings are grown in a nursery bed for 3 seasons prior to harvest for final shipment.
Bark
Grayish to reddish-brown, scaly.
Leaf
Needlelike, bluish green, short, pointed, four-sided; length 1/2"; found scattered thinly over branches.
Fruit (Seed)
Cones oval shaped, length 1/2" to 1-1/2"; young cones purple, mature cones dark brown, remaining on trees indefinitely; open in the fall to release seeds; seeds small, dark brown, and winged, mature in one season.
Range
Northern and northeastern parts of the state, extending as far south as northern Anoka County; shade tolerant; common marsh or bog species.
Wood Uses
Yellow-white, light, soft, and medium strong; used for paper pulp and Christmas trees; not recommended for ornamental plantin
Small tree; straight trunk up to 12" in diameter with somewhat drooping branches; mature tree usually reaches a height of 20' to 30', although under favorable conditions, it can attain a height of 70' to 80'; often associated with tamarack, balsam fir, and white cedar. In cold swamps the growth is practically stagnant and trees 2" in diameter have been found to be 127 years old. 3-0 seedlings are grown in a nursery bed for 3 seasons prior to harvest for final shipment.
Bark
Grayish to reddish-brown, scaly.
Leaf
Needlelike, bluish green, short, pointed, four-sided; length 1/2"; found scattered thinly over branches.
Fruit (Seed)
Cones oval shaped, length 1/2" to 1-1/2"; young cones purple, mature cones dark brown, remaining on trees indefinitely; open in the fall to release seeds; seeds small, dark brown, and winged, mature in one season.
Range
Northern and northeastern parts of the state, extending as far south as northern Anoka County; shade tolerant; common marsh or bog species.
Wood Uses
Yellow-white, light, soft, and medium strong; used for paper pulp and Christmas trees; not recommended for ornamental plantin
This seedling has the following growth rates:
- Slow
This seedling does well in the following soil moistures:
- Wet
This seedling does well in the following soil textures:
- Sandy
- Loamy
This seedling does well in the following shade tolerances:
- Very Intolerant (needs full sunlight)
This seedling does well in the following plant zones:
- 2b
- 3a
- 3b
For more information on see USDA Plant Zones
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