Species oriental spruce
compact, pyramid-shaped, short tree with dark-green foliage

oriental spruce

Picea orientalis 'Skylands'

Oriental spruce (Picea orientalis 'Skylands') is a striking evergreen conifer, characterized by its bright sky blue needles and a symmetrical pyramidal form. This slow-growing beauty eventually reaches a mature height of 40-50 feet with a spread of 20-25 feet. Sun-loving, it requires a sheltered position to thrive. It is a great choice for providing year-round structure in a garden, and makes for an excellent screening or windbreak. Ideal for creating a striking vertical element in the landscape, this durable conifer will be admired for many years to come.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 7

Flowers:

Non-flowering Flowers

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Well-drained

Cones:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Oriental spruce thrives in moist, well-draining soil that is acidic. Water the plant once a week, ensuring the soil is thoroughly moistened. In the hotter months, increase watering to twice a week, making sure to check the soil is not drying out between waterings. Avoid increasing the frequency of watering during cooler months, as this can cause root rot. Ensure that all water is completely absorbed before further watering.

sunlight

Oriental spruce prefer full sunlight or partial sunlight throughout most of the day. When grown in full sun, the tree should get a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight to promote optimal health and growth. When grown in partial sun, the tree should get several hours of direct sunlight in the morning and afternoon with some shade during the mid-day hours.

pruning

Oriental spruce (Picea orientalis 'Skylands') should be pruned once annually. Pruning should take place in early spring, before buds begin to emerge and the new growing season has begun. Generally, only young trees should be pruned significantly. Do not prune more than 1-third of the treeā€™s branches in any 1 year. To maintain the shape and health of the tree, consider removing some of the inner branches and any dead or diseased branches. Branches that are rubbing, too closely spaced, or crossing should also be removed.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Hardiness Map

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