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    • Photo of Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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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.

    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

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Bright yellow needles on finger like branches. Dense, birdsnest shape. Evergreen Hardy to zone 4

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    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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