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Caucasian Spruce, Oriental Spruce 'Atrovirens'

Piceaorientalis

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Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Picea (PY-see-uh)
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Species
orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Textured
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chicago, Illinois

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