Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata'

Golden Oriental Spruce

Golden Oriental Spruce (Picea orientalis ‘Aureospicata’) produces yellow spring shoots that stand out against older dark green needles. As the new foliage matures, the contrast softens and the tree returns to a predominantly green appearance.

Its broad pyramidal outline and outward-arching lower branches become substantial with age. The spring color is best seen where the whole canopy is visible against a darker background. Give this cultivar space to develop as a specimen tree.

Use a well-drained site and water during establishment. Protect young plants from drying winter winds and excessive summer heat.

Approximate garden size
• Width: 15 ft; larger with age
• Height: 25 ft; larger with age

Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 4; upper limit varies with climate

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

25 ft+

Width

15 ft+

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Dark Green, Yellow

Fall color

Dark Green

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright, Pyramidal

Bark

Exfoliating

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No