{"product_id":"spruce-black-bundles-of-50","title":"Spruce, Black (bundles of 50)","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"Y3BBE\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack spruce (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ePicea mariana\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a slow-growing, narrow, coniferous evergreen native to cold North American boggy, wetland areas (zones 2-6). Reaching 30-50 feet tall, it thrives in full sun, tolerates acidic, wet soils, and is vital for pulpwood, Christmas trees, and reforestation. Its distinguishing features include short, dark, bluish-green needles, small cones, and a spire-like crown.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eGrowing Conditions and Habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThrives in cold northern climates, specifically boreal forests.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSoil\/Moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrefers moist, acidic soils (peat and muck), often found in bogs or swamps, but can adapt to drier, rocky, or sandy sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrefers full sun (8+ hours) but is highly shade tolerant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eResilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTolerates poor, waterlogged, or permanently frozen ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"wbzRlb_2h,wbzRlb_2i\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=wbzRlb_2g\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"8645d9bb-eec0-4fca-833c-717d2e14b7ba\" aria-label=\"YouTube (+6) - View related links\" class=\"rBl3me IWyTpf pjvauc\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=wbzRlb_2g\/C5gNJc;aria-label=wbzRlb_2g\/bOjMyf;class=wbzRlb_2g\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjNrraql5aTAxWwjokEHUAOD2MQye0OegQIBRAE\" data-hveid=\"CAUQBA\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eGrowth Rate and Lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"wbzRlb_2u,wbzRlb_2v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=wbzRlb_2t\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSlow-growing, typically 8-12 inches per year once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAcQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenerally 30-50 feet high and 8-12 feet wide. In nutrient-poor bog environments, it may appear stunted and much smaller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAcQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCommonly lives for 100+ yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"wbzRlb_37,wbzRlb_38\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=wbzRlb_36\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"c732c5d2-95e9-4d11-bec1-18b4255ed7c0\" aria-label=\"Chief River Nursery (+3) - View related links\" class=\"rBl3me IWyTpf pjvauc\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=wbzRlb_36\/C5gNJc;aria-label=wbzRlb_36\/bOjMyf;class=wbzRlb_36\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjNrraql5aTAxWwjokEHUAOD2MQye0OegQIBxAD\" data-hveid=\"CAcQAw\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAgQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eUses and Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAgQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAgQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCommercial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePrimarily used for high-quality pulpwood and paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eLandscaping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSometimes used in landscaping for narrow, vertical, or \"spire-like\" structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eEnvironmental:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent for wetland restoration and soil erosion control due to its shallow root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAkQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvides habitat and food for wildlife, particularly spruce grouse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAkQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDistinguishing Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeeds often stay in cones at the top of the tree, opening after fires to regenerate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"wbzRlb_40,wbzRlb_41\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=wbzRlb_3z\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"0307b2b2-5ff7-4252-bf6b-310033183b73\" aria-label=\"The Morton Arboretum (+4) - View related links\" class=\"rBl3me IWyTpf pjvauc\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=wbzRlb_3z\/C5gNJc;aria-label=wbzRlb_3z\/bOjMyf;class=wbzRlb_3z\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjNrraql5aTAxWwjokEHUAOD2MQye0OegQICRAF\" data-hveid=\"CAkQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAoQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAoQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAoQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBog spruce, Swamp spruce, Shortleaf black spruce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"wbzRlb_4h,wbzRlb_4i\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=wbzRlb_4g\/TKHnVd\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Karsten Nursery","offers":[{"title":"7-15\"","offer_id":42541509804094,"sku":null,"price":212.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/2991\/8526\/files\/blackespruce5.jpg?v=1773175253","url":"https:\/\/karstennursery.com\/products\/spruce-black-bundles-of-50","provider":"Karsten Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}