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.
	
	
	Category: Conifers
	
	
							
											
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								| 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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