Buy 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

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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.

By: Gossler Farms

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