Picea orientalis 'Early Gold'

Also Known As

Early Gold Oriental Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 7'-10'
W: 7'-10'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Picea orientalis 'Early Gold' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea orientalis 'Early Gold'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 7 FT - 10 FT - wide, 7 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea orientalis 'Early Gold'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lateral branches grow horizontally initially rising slightly with age. Its spring shoots are bright yellow and emerge 2-weeks earlier than 'Aureospicata' maturing to a dark green 5-6 weeks later. Will reach 7-10 feet in 10 years, larger with age.