Oriental Spruce
Picea Orientalis
Overview
The Oriental Spruce (Picea orientalis) is a majestic evergreen with dense, lush foliage. Its dark green needles, measuring about 0.5 inches long, are arrayed on gracefully arching branches. A slow grower, it reaches 50-60 feet in height and 20-30 feet in width, providing a narrow, pyramidal silhouette. Hardy in Zones 4-7, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Ideal for focal points and formal landscapes.
Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 2–6Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 2–6
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Conifer, Tree
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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