Picea orientalis 'GRACILIS'

Picea orientalis 'GRACILIS'
dwarf Caucasian spruce
dwarf Caucasian spruce
SIZE/TYPE | medium-sized shrub |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 1.5-4m |
USUAL WIDTH | 1-2m |
LEAVES | evergreen conifer |
COLOUR OF LEAVES |
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FLOWERS | insignificant or non-blooming |
LOCATION | full sun |
USDA zone (lowest) | 4 (down to -34°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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FOR ZONE 7 |
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BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Conifers |
Gracilis is a dwarf variety of Caucasian spruce. It is one of the loveliest since it grows very slowly, making a neat and compact habit. It bears short, deep green needles that are four-angled and densely packed along the stem.
Young growth is light green, soft and slightly arching, however, as the new branches mature in summer they straighten up again and the whole shrub regains its original upright habit.
Spruce is widely soil adaptable provided the soil is well-drained. It likes neutral to slightly acidic soil and full sun. No fertilizing necessary. Fully hardy to about -30°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 17-01-2012
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