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Picea pungens 'Stanley's Gold'

Also Known As

  • Stanley's Gold Colorado Blue Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 4"-6'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 3a-8a

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Picea pungens 'Stanley's Gold' plant details

Picea pungens 'Stanley's Gold' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with gold foliage. Grows well with 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 pungens 'Stanley's Gold'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 4 IN - 6 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, dwarf, pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Stanley's Gold'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf golden form found by Larry Stanley of Stanley & Sons Nursery in Boring, OR. Is brighter than Picea pungens 'Aurea' and does not burn in full sun.
A golden plant brighter than aurea from Larry Stanley.
This is a fabulous yellow spruce that is totally unique. This plant grows 2-4" per year.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Picea pungens 'Stanley's Gold' plant

How to Grow Picea pungens 'Stanley's Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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