SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea orientalis 'Skylands'

COMMON NAME: Skylands Oriental Spruce

GARDEN SIZE: 25 ft. tall x 15 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: Fast (up to 15+ inches/year under ideal conditions)

USDA ZONE: 4 to 7

EXPOSURE: Full Sun, Part Shade (Protect from afternoon sun to prevent scorching)

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Upright, Conical-pyramidal

FOLIAGE: Evergreen conifer; yellow in spring maturing rich gold; green interior foliage remains dark green

FLOWERS: n/a

FRUIT: Cones

PLANT ORIGIN: eastern Mediterranean region

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides winter cover and nesting areas for small mammals and birds.

FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning in late winter or early summer is best if you do decide to trim them.

PET SAFETY: May be toxic in large amounts, but not commonly eaten by pets. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.

USES: Specimen.