Picea abies 'Vermont Gold'

Also Known As

Vermont Gold Norway Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 12"
W: 24"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Picea abies 'Vermont Gold' plant details

Picea abies 'Vermont Gold' is a low-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea abies 'Vermont Gold'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Vermont Gold'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In summer, this low, spreading form of birds nest spruce has bright gold foliage above shaded, green sections. Planting in part sun brings out the best gold color and protects the needles from winter sunburn. A beacon of light in the garden!

By: Conifer Kingdom

Vermont Gold is a choice dwarf evergreen conifer with yellow foliage. Yellow is more prolific the more sun it receives.

By: Garden World

A wonderful dwarf Norway Spruce with short lemon-yellow needles. Needs plenty of sun for best color.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Another great Greg Williams Kate Brook introduction this used to be known as Repens Aurea, completely prostrate with golden needles 4-6? of annual growth.