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Picea orientalis 'Gracilis'

Also Known As

  • Picea orientalis 'Gracilis Nana'
  • Gracilis Oriental Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 5'-10'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Picea orientalis 'Gracilis' plant details

Picea orientalis 'Gracilis' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. 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 orientalis 'Gracilis'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea orientalis 'Gracilis'

USDA Zones: 4a - 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

A broadly conical dwarf that is globose when young. Glossy dark green needles and very dense branching. Also known as 'Gracilis Nana.'
A densely growing broadly conical Belgian introduction from 1903

Gardening facts about Picea orientalis 'Gracilis' plant

How to Grow Picea orientalis 'Gracilis'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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