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Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata'

Also Known As

Picea orientalis 'Aurea-Spicata'
Picea orientalis 'Aureaspicata'
Gold Tipped Oriental Spruce
Variegated Oriental Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

4a-9a

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Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata' plant details

Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with gold and green foliage. In spring flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: cascading, focal point, pyramidal, screen, unique, windbreak, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stunning, bright lemon-yellow spring growth creates a dramatic contrast against the mature foliage of this slow-growing, pyramidal tree. By mid-summer, the fresh yellow foliage darkens to deep, glossy green. Unlike many other non-green Picea orientalis cu

By: Conifer Kingdom

Spring brings rich yellow shoots set against the deep green of mature foliage. Will reach 6-7 feet tall and 3 feet wide in 10 years.

By: Bloom River Gardens

The short, glossy dark green winter needles are overlaid by butter-yellow new shoots in the spring, which gives this cultivar a dazzling effect - easily as showy as most flowering plants. As the summer begins, the new needles turn a dark glossy green. It grows as a narrow pyramid, which allows it to be used in smaller landscapes than most other tall growing evergreens. Growth Rate medium, 6-12" annually

By: Garden World

Spring Golden Oriental Spruce an explosion of brilliant, yellow spring growth provides a fantastic contrast against the mature, short, dark green needles of this spruce until mid-summer. The tall, stately tree grows slowly into a narrowly pyramidal form with a full skirt of lower branches that arch gracefully out and down. Use this dramatic spruce as a specimen or as a focal point in urban or suburban landscapes where it will have space to develop. The northwest based plant awards program Great Plant Picks, selected 'Aureospicata' in 2006.

By: Kigi Nursery

"A spectacular shrub or small tree in spring" (Hillier) when its young shoots are a creamy yellow, turning golden yellow later & finally green. S/M

By: Forestfarm

In cultivation since 1919, it is similar to and often confused with Picea orientalis 'Aurea'. Emerging spring foliage is stunning; the golden shoots gradually change to deep green. Unlike 'Skylands', this never burns and is a traffic stopper in spring.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

New shoot growth is golden yellow, inner growth is green. Contrast is awesome! These plants grow very slowly into a compact narrow cone 5-6' tall in ten years. Found in Germany in 1909. Awards: First Class Certificate & Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

By: Fantastic Plants

Yellow new growth tips on forest green needles lower branches arch downwards. USDA Zones 5-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

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Photo of Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata' form by Conifer Kingdom

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Photo of Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Photo of Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata' foliage by Elektryczne jabłko

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Photo of Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata' cones, foliage by Conifer Kingdom

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Gardening facts about Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata' plant

How to Grow Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant