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Picea pungens 'Early Gold'

Also Known As

  • Early Gold Colorado Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Picea pungens 'Early Gold' plant details

Picea pungens 'Early Gold' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue, gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 pungens 'Early Gold'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, gold and green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Early Gold'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A conical form with gray-green foliage with bright, almost fluorescent yellow-cream new growth making it glow in spring. New foliage fades to green into summer.

Gardening facts about Picea pungens 'Early Gold' plant

How to Grow Picea pungens 'Early Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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