Picea orientalis 'Golden Start'

Also Known As

Picea orientalis 'Wittboldt'
Wittboldt Oriental Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 4'
W: 3'

planting zones

4a-9b

Picea orientalis 'Golden Start' plant details

Picea orientalis 'Golden Start' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold and green 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 orientalis 'Golden Start'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea orientalis 'Golden Start'

USDA Zones: 4a - 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 fairly slow-growing, globose to pyramidal tree is a wonderful, more dwarf alternative to 'Aureospicata'. New growth emerges a fantastic golden-yellow in spring with yellow color persisting on needle tips throughout the summer.