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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 plants will make a dense mound 18”x 24” in many years. The rich golden needles make a real statement especially in winter.

    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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    Picea orientalis 'Skylands'

    aka Skyland's Oriental Spruce, Skylands Yellow Oriental Spruce

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-35'

    Width: 4'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Picea orientalis 'Skylands' foliage, form by plant lust
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    Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns'

    aka Picea omorika 'Bruns Pendula', Picea omorika 'Bruns', Bruns Serbian Spruce

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'-35'

    Width: 5'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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    Picea glauca 'Gnome'

    aka Dwarf Alberta Spruce

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Picea glauca 'Gnome' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata'

    aka Variegated Black Spruce

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata' form by Conifer Kingdom
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    Picea smithiana

    aka Himalayan Spruce

    Plant Type

    Conifer

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 35'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Picea smithiana by Karl Gercens III
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