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Beginner
skill rating |
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8m
max. spread |
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15m
max. height |
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20-50 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Picea orientalis
Other names: Oriental spruce, Eastern spruce, Caucasian spruce
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Genus: Picea
Species: P. orientalis - P. orientalis is a large, dense, columnar, coniferous, evergreen tree with glossy, dark green, needle-like leaves. Dark red male cones and purple female cones that turn brown with age form in spring.
Picea orientalis is: Evergreen
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Purple in Summer
Tree shape: Compact, Conical
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Prunus 'Umineko' (Cherry 'Umineko')
Picea orientalis (Oriental spruce) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Grow in moist, free-draining, acidic soil in full sun in a position that is sheltered from cold winds.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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