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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.'

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    A densely growing broadly conical Belgian introduction from 1903

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    Picea orientalis 'Skylands'

    aka Skyland's Oriental Spruce, Skylands Yellow Oriental Spruce

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-35'

    Width: 4'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Picea orientalis 'Skylands' foliage, form by plant lust
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    Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns'

    aka Picea omorika 'Bruns Pendula', Picea omorika 'Bruns', Bruns Serbian Spruce

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'-35'

    Width: 5'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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    Picea glauca 'Gnome'

    aka Dwarf Alberta Spruce

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Picea glauca 'Gnome' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata'

    aka Variegated Black Spruce

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 30'

    Width: 10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata' form by Conifer Kingdom
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    Picea smithiana

    aka Himalayan Spruce

    Plant Type

    Conifer

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 35'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Picea smithiana by Karl Gercens III
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