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Other common names oriental spruce eastern spruce
Caucasian spruce
Family Pinaceae
Genus Picea are evergreen trees with rigid, needle-like leaves arranged singly all round the shoots, and narrow, leathery-scaled cones borne near the ends of the shoots
Details 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
Plant range Caucasus, N Turkey
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H7
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or East-facing or West-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilClay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height Higher than 12 metres
Ultimate spread 4-8 metres
Time to ultimate height 20-50 years
Cultivation Grow in moist but well-drained acidic soil. Shelter from cold drying winds
Propagation Propagate by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Low Maintenance Cottage & Informal Garden Architectural
Pruning No pruning required
Pests May be attacked by adelgids, aphids and conifer red spider mite
Diseases Generally disease free
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