Picea omorika 'Golden Rain'

Also Known As

Picea omorika 'Wolski Gold'
Golden Rain Serbian Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 48"
W: 30"

planting zones

3a-9b

Picea omorika 'Golden Rain' plant details

Picea omorika 'Golden Rain' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold, green and variegated 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 omorika 'Golden Rain'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 48 IN tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea omorika 'Golden Rain'

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 bright-gold spruce has a very intense color that is a great improvement over the much more common and larger-growing 'Aurea'. It is a new selection from Poland.