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Picea orientalis Early Gold

Early Gold Oriental Spruce

Bright yellow, new, spring shoots, that emerge earlier than 'Aureospicata' and last longer. The sharp contrast with its dark green needles make this a must have in the landscape.

  • »  Broadly conical, narrow and upright, with horizontal branching that becomes pendulous
  • »  Bright yellow new growth appears early in the spring
  • »  Yellow colour lasts as long as six weeks before maturing to green
  • »  A great specimen against a darker background

7gal
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10gal Low Inventory
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Fibre Pot
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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:10-15 m
  • Spread:6-8 m
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Growth Rate
Slow
Attributes
Evergreen
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright
Foliage Color
Green
Yellow
Landscape uses
Rock garden
Screening (privacy)
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Picea orientalis 'Early Gold'

Similar to 'Aueospicata', this cultivar pushes its new, yellow growth earlier in the spring and retains its colour longer into the summer.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Picea orientalis 'Early Gold'

This fine-textured medium-sized plant maintains its colour best in a sunny location. Young trees need some summer sun and winter wind protection until they become established. Makes a good contrast in any garden landscape.