Picea orientalis 'Firefly'

Also Known As

Picea orientalis 'Iseli Seedling'
Picea orientalis 'Skylands Seedling'
Firefly Dwarf Golden Oriental Spruce
Iseli Seedling Oriental Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 4'
W: 16'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Picea orientalis 'Firefly' plant details

Picea orientalis 'Firefly' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold foliage. Attracts birds. 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 orientalis 'Firefly'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 16 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea orientalis 'Firefly'

USDA Zones: 4a - 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

Dwarf Golden Oriental Spruce true to its name, the bright yellow needles of this evergreen conifer light up the garden year round. A seedling selection of ‘Skylands’, it is a much smaller, compact tree. It has the classic thin needles that open in spring as a brilliant yellow, softening to gold as the season progresses, and standing out against the green interior foliage. The perfect size for the modern landscape, it matures dense, bright, and bushy at eye level.

By: Kigi Nursery

A dwarf, tight, broad pyramid with brighter foliage than 'Skylands.' Originated around 2000 at Iseli Nursery, Boring, OR. Grows more slowly than 'Skylands' and we believe it does not have as significant of burn problems at a young age. Also known as 'Skylands Seedling.'