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Gowdy' Oriental Spruce-Compact Evergreen-Ideal for Small Gardens 8/10' h B&B

Gowdy' Oriental Spruce-Compact Evergreen-Ideal for Small Gardens 8/10' h B&B

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Picea orientalis 'Gowdy' Information Page
Picea orientalis 'Gowdy' - Plant Catalog

Picea orientalis 'Gowdy'

The Picea orientalis 'Gowdy', commonly known as the Gowdy' Oriental Spruce, is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer. It is prized for its dense, dark green foliage and graceful, pyramidal form. This cultivar is perfect for small gardens or as a specimen plant, offering year-round interest with its rich color and texture.

The Gowdy' Oriental Spruce is ideal for use in rock gardens, as a focal point in small landscapes, or as part of a mixed border. Its compact size and elegant form make it suitable for container planting on patios or terraces.

Plant Details
  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Picea orientalis 'Gowdy'
  • Common Name Common Name: Gowdy' Oriental Spruce
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-5 feet in height and 2-3 feet in width
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other conifers, heathers, and dwarf shrubs
Care Tips
  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with good air circulation
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, loamy, or sandy soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid planting in areas with high wind exposure
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