Picea obovata

Also Known As

Picea abies subsp. obovata
Picea obovata var. argentea
Picea obovata var. coerulea
Picea obovata var. krylovii
Picea obovata var. lucifera
Picea obovata var. lutescens
Picea obovata var. pendula
Picea obovata var. seminskiensis
Picea obovata var. tschiketamanica
Siberian Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 50'-130'
W: 20'-40'

planting zones

5a-8b

Picea obovata plant details

Picea obovata is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea obovata

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 50 FT - 130 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea obovata

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very closely allied to the European spruce (P. abies), this uncommon tree of Scandinavia and Russia can be tall in its native habitat but is often more shrubby in cultivation. S/M