Description

Black Spruce is a 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. It is shade tolerant; common marsh or bog species.
The wood is yellow-white, light, soft, and medium strong; used for paper pulp and Christmas trees; not recommended for ornamental planting.

*1 Quantity Equals 1 bundle of 25 trees*