Picea orientalis
oriental spruce
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
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | Purple | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Caucasus, N Turkey
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained acidic soil. Shelter from cold drying winds. See conifer cultivation for more advice
Propagation
Propagate by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, red spider mite and conifer aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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