Buy Picea orientalis 'Barnes'

Also Known As

Barnes Oriental Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

5a-8b

#3 Container | $134.99

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Picea orientalis 'Barnes' plant details

Picea orientalis 'Barnes' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea orientalis 'Barnes'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, dwarf, prostrate, spreading, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea orientalis 'Barnes'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, dark green needles densely cover this dwarf, globose form of Oriental spruce. The slow growth and tough nature make it a great addition to the rock garden or trough.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Picea orientalis 'Barnes' - A dwarf nest-like Oriental Spruce. Leaves are a shiny dark green. Plant is like a nest spruce, but stems are more stiff looking. Introduced around 1989. Probably found sooner at the Barnes Estate. Very good for Bonsai.

By: Kigi Nursery

A dwarf from Fincham compact ball that will eventually develop a leader, very short needles.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

DWARF. A dense evergreen conifer with a globe-shape form. Short deep-green needles. Very nice for container planting or the small garden. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 12" tall x 12" wide in 10 years.