SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea orientalis 'Firefly'

COMMON NAME: Firefly Oriental Spruce

GARDEN SIZE: 6 ft. tall x 4 ft. wide if left in natural form

GROWTH RATE: Moderate (up to 3-6 inches/year under ideal conditions)

USDA ZONE: 4-7

EXPOSURE: Full Sun, Part Sun

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

HABIT (FORM): Broad Upright, Pyramidal

FOLIAGE: Evergreen conifer; Yellow in spring, maturing to gold with green inner foliage.

FLOWERS: n/a

FRUIT: Cones

PLANT ORIGIN: eastern Mediterranean region

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides winter shelter and nesting sites for small animals and birds.

FERTILIZING: Apply acidic organic fertilizer in spring and fall.

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.