Picea orientalis 'Gowdy'

Gowdy Oriental Sprunce

Gowdy Oriental Spruce (Picea orientalis ‘Gowdy’) carries very short, glossy green needles close to its stems. This fine foliage texture leaves the sweeping structure of the branches easy to appreciate.

The tree develops a broad upright framework and becomes a substantial landscape specimen. Curving branches give the outline a more flowing appearance than a rigidly clipped evergreen. Plant it where both the branching pattern and its rich green color have room to show.

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

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Exfoliating

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No