Oriental Spruce. A conical conifer with attractive creamy yellow tips in spring fading to yellow-green in summer. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 2m to 3m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Picea orientalis ‘Aurea’
A conical conifer with attractive creamy yellow tips in spring fading to yellow-green in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Picea |
|---|---|
| Species | orientalis |
| Varietry | 'Aurea' |
| Common Name | Oriental Spruce |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 2m, 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | yellow, green, cream |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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