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Picea asperata var. aurantiaca

Also Known As

  • Picea asperata 'Aurantiaca'
  • Aurantiaca Dragon Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 40'-80'
  • W: 15'-25'

planting zones

  • 5a-7b

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Picea asperata var. aurantiaca plant details

Picea asperata var. aurantiaca is an evergreen conifer tree with blue, bronze and green 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea asperata var. aurantiaca

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze and green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 40 FT - 80 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, endangered, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea asperata var. aurantiaca

USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A minor variation of the dragon spruce, shoots are orange.

Gardening facts about Picea asperata var. aurantiaca plant

How to Grow Picea asperata var. aurantiaca

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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