Picea omorika 'Aurea'

Also Known As

Golden Serbian Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 30'
W: 20'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Picea omorika 'Aurea' plant details

Picea omorika 'Aurea' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and gold foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea omorika 'Aurea'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and gold
Mature size: 0 - 20 FT - wide, 0 - 30 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea omorika 'Aurea'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The needles of this narrow conical Serbian spruce start out yellow-green but gradually change to blue and green producing a mix of shades of gold, blue and green. To assure the most vibrant gold, we take cuttings only from stock plants that are very yello

By: Conifer Kingdom

Needles on the pendulous branches of this full-sized tree are bright gold above, becoming blue-green underneath by autumn; full sun is best to promote the gold color that is so eye-catching. S/M/GDr