Photo by Conifer Kingdom
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Also Known As
- Golden Colorado Spruce
Picea pungens 'Aurea' plant details
Picea pungens 'Aurea' is an 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 pungens 'Aurea'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT tall
- Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Aurea'
- 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
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Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This upright, pyramidal spruce will develop as the species but with fantastic golden foliage that turns more of a subdued yellow color in the autumn.
By: Conifer Kingdom
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How to Grow Picea pungens 'Aurea'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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