Evergreen: Yes
Light Requirements: Full sun, partial sun/ shade Growth Rate: 1/2 ft. per year
20-year height: 12 ft.
Elevation Range: 2,000 - 6,00 ft.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 2 - 6
Wind Tolerance: High
Soil Preference: Moist, well draining. Clay, acidic, loamy, to sandy.
Alkali/ Saline Soil Tolerance: Fair
Life Span: 80+ years
Minimum Annual Percip: 12 in.
Drought Tolerance: High
Windbreak Spacing: 8 - 14 ft.
Wildlife Value: Nesting site/ winter cover for birds; Food source for birds and small mammals; Food source of porcupines; Foliage lightly browsed by deerPhoto Credit: MT Conservation Nursery
Spruce, Black Hills
There will be no return or refunds once your plants have been picked up. These arrive bare root in bundles from the nursery, minimal die off is to be expected.
No plants will be shipped. All plants will need to be picked up at 334 North 9th Street Columbus MT sometime in May. Once we have a delivery date from the nursery you will be notified of your pickup date. The SCD can not store plants or be responsible for extended care.