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Aurea Oriental spruce
Picea Orientalis Aurea
This is a tall, symmetrical tree which forms a dense, narrow pyramid of glossy, mid-green foliage. It has slightly drooping branchlets with short, blunt-tipped needles which are closely-packed around the twigs. Stunning, golden-yellow new growth is produced in the spring, darkening to green with age, thus reducing the likelihood of sun-burn damage during the summer. The golden-yellow new growth contrasts well with the older green foliage, giving a powerful and formal shape and making it ideal for using as a lawn specimen in medium to large sized gardens. Many professional landscapers consider it superior to the more commonly cultivated Norway spruce.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
A moist, yet well-drained, fertile soil
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Flowering Period:
March to May
Flower Colour:
Brick-red
Other Features:
Brick-red, male flowers in spring and purple, fruiting cones which mature to brown with age
Hardiness:
Frost Hardy: stands a temperatures down to -5°C
Garden Care:
Its slow growth rate means that no routine pruning is required. Keep well watered during the first growing season to ensure it establishes a deep, extensive root system. It’s also beneficial to apply a multi-purpose, liquid fertiliser in spring to encourage fresh foliage to develop during the growing season.
Eventual Height: 20m
Eventual Spread:
4m
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Approx Pot Size |
Approx Height |
Price |
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10 litre pot |
80-100cm |
£25.00 |
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50 litre pot |
100-125cm |
£32.80 |
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50 litre pot |
125-150cm |
£38.80 |
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