Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata'

Also Known As

Variegated Black Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 30'
W: 10'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata' plant details

Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. and brown and purple fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 30 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Young needles which are yellow give this medium-size conically-shaped tree a lovely golden sheen...a stately eye-catcher!; needles green with age or if in too much shade. S/M

By: Forestfarm

The small blue needles of this black spruce develop a golden cast where the sun hits them. The unique variegation accentuates the horizontal branches and virtually shines in the winter landscape. The upright trees summer color--golden-blue--is spectacular!

By: Conifer Kingdom

Blue-green foliage with an attractive golden-yellow overlay. Great selection for the winter garden. Will reach 5 feet tall x 3 feet wide in 10 years.

By: Bloom River Gardens

When established in full sun, the blue-green needles of 'Aureovariegata' have a frosting of creamy yellow on the topside of the needles, resulting in a unique layered look that enhances the horizontal branch structure of this broad upright conifer. Growth Rate fast, 12"+ annually

By: Garden World

A very narrow and extremely hardy cultivar with blue-green needles that have gold tips when young.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A spectacular selection of Black Spruce from Germany with blue-green needles overlayed in gold. This is a very narrow and dense selection growing about a foot ayear and is best in full sun. Ask Sue about it - it's one of her favorite's plus it;s fun to watch her go all conifer professorial.