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Black Hills Spruce
It will reach a height of six feet in nine years on a good site. densata, is noted for its dark green foliage and conical form. It prefers rich moist soil in full sun, and also thrives in dry, well-drained sites. The Black Hills Spruce, Picea Glauca Var. This evergreen conifer tree has a medium growth rate and requires little, if any, pruning. It is a truly cold adapted tree and is very resistant to winter injury. This tree is commonly used for windbreaks, privacy screens and accent plantings. Black Hills Spruce trees are very dense and have a deep dark green color. Deer dislike Black Hills Spruce. ... more information
Water Tupelo This deciduous tree has a swollen base that tapers to a long, clear bole and often occurs in pure stands. Water Tupelo trees are a large, long-lived trees that grow in southern swamps and flood plains where its root system is periodically under water. A good mature tree will produce commercial timber used for furniture and crates. The Water Tupelo tree, Nyssa aquatica, is also called the cottongum, sourgum, swamp tupelo, tupelo-gum, and water-gum. The fall color is yellow to purple. The fragrant flowers entice many visits from spring pollinators. |
