{"id":622,"date":"2017-08-19T19:35:26","date_gmt":"2017-08-19T19:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nurserymen.com\/store\/?page_id=622"},"modified":"2026-01-29T15:51:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:51:23","slug":"black-hills-spruce-transplants","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nurserymen.com\/store\/black-hills-spruce-transplants\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Hills Spruce Transplants"},"content":{"rendered":"

(a.k.a. Blackhills Spruce, Black Hills White Spruce)
\n[Picea glauca ‘Densata’]<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Black Hills Spruce transplants, approx 10-18″ tall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Perfect for evergreen privacy screens and windbreaks<\/a>, Black Hills Spruce is a slow-growing, compact tree with visually dense growth. Unlike many of the faster growing evergreen species, a Black Hills becomes a fantastic visual barrier and windbreak as the tree matures.<\/p>\nFOR SALE, shipping NOW through end of May 2026<\/b>

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It’s short bright bluish green needles and conical shape makes this conifer species a landscaper’s friend, one which can be planted and trimmed almost like a hedge. Once established, this species is a very tough tree, virtually immune to the most common spruce pests and very tolerant of drying winter winds.<\/p>\n

Express Checkout:<\/strong><\/em>
\n5-pack of Black Hills bare root transplants<\/a> >> $54.00<\/strong>
\n10-pack of Black Hills bare root transplants<\/a>\u00a0>> $68.00<\/strong>
\n25-pack of Black Hills bare root transplants<\/a>\u00a0>> $129.00<\/strong>
\n50-pack of Black Hills bare root transplants<\/a>\u00a0>> $199.00<\/strong>
\n100-pack of Black Hills bare root transplants<\/a>\u00a0>> $299.00
\n<\/strong>To order multiple items,<\/b> please scroll farther down this page and use the big green ecommerce buttons instead. If you can't see the buttons, please read these instructions<\/a>. Limit 500 trees per customer. All prices include shipping<\/a> and a one year guarantee<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Because of these characteristics, Black Hills are ideal as an ornamental, privacy screen or windbreak. With some patience with it’s slower growth, this species can reach heights of up to 50 feet over a life span of up to 300 years.<\/p>\n

Although named after the South Dakota region in which it is naturally found, Black Hills Spruce actually thrive in a much wider range of cooler, moist regions. This includes states as far south as Georgia if planted at a high enough elevation.<\/p>\n

Black Hills Spruce transplants: characteristics and info<\/h2>\n\u2022 prefers hardiness zones 3-6<\/a>
\n\u2022 prefers full sun, does ok in partial shade
\n\u2022 mature height and spread: 35-50ft high, 15-20ft spread
\n\u2022 prefers lighter, richer soils; loamy soils; sandy soils
\n\u2022 Missouri Botanical Gardens info on Picea glauca \u2018Densata\u2019<\/a>
\n\u2022 Black Hills Spruce Sizes and Availability:<\/b>
\n--- Black Hills Spruce seedlings<\/a> [sold out till Fall 2026]
\n--- Black Hills Spruce transplants<\/a> [FOR SALE]
\n--- Black Hills Spruce plug seedlings<\/a> [FOR SALE]
\n\u2022 Comparable alternative species: Black Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Meyers Spruce, Norway Spruce, Serbian Spruce and White Spruce. Confused about species? Check out our Evergreen Tree Buyers Guide<\/a>

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