Buy Picea orientalis 'Mount Vernon'

Also Known As

Picea orientalis 'Mt. Vernon'
Mount Vernon Oriental Spruce
Mt. Vernon Oriental Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 24"
W: 24"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Picea orientalis 'Mount Vernon' plant details

Picea orientalis 'Mount Vernon' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea orientalis 'Mount Vernon'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, globose, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea orientalis 'Mount Vernon'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A miniature to dwarf variety with tiny glossy dark green needles. Typically grows 1" a year! Makes a flat bun shape. Perfect for a rock garden or small railroad display. Also sold as 'Mount Vernon.'

By: Conifer Kingdom

This soft-needled spruce has a crisp look and prominently displays myriad buds amid short, dark green needles. The well-behaved, bun-like plant is ideal for limited spaces, including troughs, rock gardens, and smaller landscapes.