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
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.
A selection from Vermeulens that flushes two weeks earlier that aureospicata.
Gardening facts about Picea orientalis 'Early Gold' plant
How to Grow Picea orientalis 'Early Gold'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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