Buy Picea orientalis 'Gowdy'

Also Known As

Gowdy Oriental Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

4a-8b

#7, 3-4' | $214.99

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Picea orientalis 'Gowdy' plant details

Picea orientalis 'Gowdy' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea orientalis 'Gowdy'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: narrow form, pyramidal, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea orientalis 'Gowdy'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A narrow, almost columnar conical form with very attractive small glossy dark green needles. Excellent purple cone set.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Picea orientalis 'Gowdy' - An upright columnar form of Oriental Spruce. Leaves small green, close to stem. Plant is a narrow upright. Also nice when leader is pruned out to make shapes.