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Black spruce (Picea mariana) Care Guide

Care guide for Black spruce: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Black spruce

📷 Norma Malinowski · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

✅ Black spruce is generally pet-safe — details.

Care at a glance

LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.7-6.5).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~19.8 m (65.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Connecticut, Illinois, Labrador.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.