Picea glauca 'Candlelight'

Also Known As

Candlelight White Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

3a-8b

Picea glauca 'Candlelight' plant details

Picea glauca 'Candlelight' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea glauca 'Candlelight'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea glauca 'Candlelight'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This gorgeous dwarf conifer features soft, golden-yellow new growth in summer that gives it a candlelight-like glow. This handsome little 5-6' tree is pyramidal in form and with its neat appearance it makes a wonderful accent plant. This would make a nice addition to a rock garden or as part of a conifer collection. S/M