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Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb'

Also Known As

  • Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb Gold'
  • Tom Thumb Gold Dwarf Oriental Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb' plant details

Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: compact, dwarf, globose, miniature, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These little yellow golden standard are 18”-24” tall and would make a fun container plant. Will expect basketball sized in many years.
This dwarf, golden spruce was found as a witch's broom on Picea orientalis 'Skylands'. It resembles all of the foliage characteristics of its parent tree. However, it does not develop a leader, keeping it a small, dwarf bun of bright golden foliage. It wi
Bright yellow needles on finger like branches. Dense, birdsnest shape. Evergreen Hardy to zone 4

Gardening facts about Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb' plant

How to Grow Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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