Picea mariana 'Golden'

Also Known As

Golden Black Spruce
Golden Norway Spruce
Yellow Frosted Black Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 10'-12'

planting zones

2b-9b

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Picea mariana 'Golden' plant details

Picea mariana 'Golden' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. and brown and purple fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. 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 mariana 'Golden'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, pyramidal, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea mariana 'Golden'

USDA Zones: 2b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This broad, upright cultivar of Black Spruce produces an attractive horizontal branch structure and interesting, colorful foliage. Needles that are primarily blue-green have a creamy yellow frosting, a feature that accentuates the layered look of the large conifer. Prefers sun/partial shade in organic rich well-drained soil.