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oriental spruce

Picea orientalis

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Genus: Picea
Family: Pinaceae
Common Names: Caucasian spruce, eastern spruce

About this plant

P. orientalis is an evergreen conifer making a large tree of dense, conical habit. Dark, shining green, needle-like leaves are 6-10mm in length. Cones to 8cm in length, purple

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained acidic soil. Shelter from cold drying winds

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by adelgids, aphids and conifer red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCity Courtyard

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years