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Picea pungens 'Colonial Gold'

Also Known As

  • Colonial Gold Colorado Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 4'-15'
  • W: 3'-10'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Picea pungens 'Colonial Gold' plant details

Picea pungens 'Colonial Gold' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea pungens 'Colonial Gold'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Colonial Gold'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf green form with a creamy-gold tipped needles on gray-green interior foliage. Bright yellow new growth in spring.

Gardening facts about Picea pungens 'Colonial Gold' plant

How to Grow Picea pungens 'Colonial Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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