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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
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Picea obovata
By: ugraland
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How to Grow Picea obovata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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