Family: Pinaceae
(py-NAY-see-ee) Genus: Picea (PY-see-uh) Species: orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss) Cultivar: Gowdy
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Category TreesConifers Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunFoliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Smooth Foliage Color Dark/BlackHeight 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)Spacing 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color Brown/BronzeBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; stratify if sowing indoors From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |