{"product_id":"epinette-noire","title":"Black Spruce","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Spruce (\u003cem\u003ePicea mariana\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra Hardy Native Evergreen for Wet Soils in Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 1–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Spruce (\u003cem\u003ePicea mariana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a \u003cstrong\u003eslow-growing, extremely cold-hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 1–7). It typically grows \u003cstrong\u003e0.5–1 ft per year (15–30 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e and reaches \u003cstrong\u003e30-100 ft (9-30 m)\u003c\/strong\u003e at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003enaturalization\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewet soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ecold-climate planting\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers \u003cstrong\u003edense blue-green evergreen foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e and exceptional adaptability to acidic, moist, and challenging soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Black Spruce for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true boreal forest native that thrives where other trees struggle—perfect for wet, cold, and low-nutrient sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 1 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 1–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornament, windbreak, naturalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic (peaty) soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist to wet soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic soil conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural and natural environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold climates, snow load, and poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–100 ft (9–30 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–40 ft (8–12 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–1 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 1–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist to wet, acidic, organic-rich\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–150+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Black Spruce Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Black Spruce if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want \u003cstrong\u003ea resilient tree for difficult sites within 5–10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a \u003cstrong\u003emedium to large yard or natural setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone \u003cstrong\u003e1–7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want \u003cstrong\u003enative evergreen structure + ecological value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for \u003cstrong\u003ewet soils or northern conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil is dry and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a fast-growing privacy hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in dense urban environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet or boggy areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindbreaks in cold regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReforestation or ecological planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native adaptability, tolerance to poor and wet soils, and dense evergreen foliage make it highly reliable in extreme climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Black Spruce Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA signature tree of Canada’s boreal forest, valued for its \u003cstrong\u003eextreme resilience and ecological importance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle purple and yellow cone development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense blue-green needles create a soft textured canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage remains consistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains structure and colour in harsh northern conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Black Spruce is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 1–7 and tolerates extreme cold, heavy snow, and wind exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil evenly moist before freeze-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect young plants from extreme wind exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–15 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8–12 ft between trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once or twice per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain moist soil conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Black Spruce grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 0.5–1 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 1 and performs exceptionally well across Ontario and Eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo—self-pollinating (wind-pollinated conifer).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo—shallow root system, suitable for natural planting areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow—minimal needle drop typical of conifers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/black-spruce\" title=\"Black Spruce (Picea mariana)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/black-spruce\" title=\"Black Spruce (Picea mariana)\"\u003eBlack Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtreme cold \u0026amp; wet soil tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoreal \u0026amp; wet sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/white-spruce\" title=\"White Spruce (Picea glauca)\"\u003eWhite Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative adaptability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral landscapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/norway-spruce\" title=\"Norway Spruce (Picea abies)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/norway-spruce\" title=\"Norway Spruce (Picea abies)\"\u003eNorway Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense screening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrivacy \u0026amp; windbreak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee (when applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Conifers of Eastern Canada\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/conifers-of-quebec-and-eastern-canada\"\u003eConifers of Eastern Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-1-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 1 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 1 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/spruce-trees\" title=\"Collection: Spruce Trees\"\u003eSpruce Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/native-plants-landscaping-benefits\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Why Choose Native Plants in Your Landscape Design\"\u003eWhy Choose Native Plants in Your Landscape Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Trees for Wet Soil in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Boreal Trees for Cold Climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (110 ml)","offer_id":47437209174335,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47437209207103,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Epinette-Noir-Picea-Mariana-illustration.jpg?v=1702956183","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/black-spruce","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}