Photo of Picea abies 'Lemon Drop' foliage by Conifer Kingdom

Photo by Conifer Kingdom

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Picea abies 'Lemon Drop'

Also Known As

  • Lemon Drop Norway Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 30"
  • W: 30"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Picea abies 'Lemon Drop' plant details

Picea abies 'Lemon Drop' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea abies 'Lemon Drop'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Lemon Drop'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A slow-growing, golden-yellow spruce found as a seedling from the cross between 'Acrocona' and 'Gold Drift' by Bob Fincham.

Gardening facts about Picea abies 'Lemon Drop' plant

How to Grow Picea abies 'Lemon Drop'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved