Picea abies 'Anita's Golden Cloak'

Also Known As

Anita's Golden Cloak Norway Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 5'
W: 3'

planting zones

3a-9b

Picea abies 'Anita's Golden Cloak' plant details

Picea abies 'Anita's Golden Cloak' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold 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 abies 'Anita's Golden Cloak'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Anita's Golden Cloak'

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

This brand new cultivar of Norway Spruce was brought about by the deliberate cross between Picea abies 'Acrocona' and Picea abies 'Gold Drift'. It was named by Dave Olszyk to honor his wife, Anita. The golden foliage and semi-weeping habit are accentuated.