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.