Caucasian Spruce

Picea orientalis

Pinaceae · coniferous tree · introduced

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Plant Profile

Size & Form

Height
60 ft
Spread
16 ft
Growth Rate
Fast

Site Requirements

Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
4.5-8.5
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 4a–8b

Ornamental Interest

Origin
the Caucasus and Asia Minor
Watch for this season

Peak Spore Production and Dispersal

Seedling Emergence - Postemergence Damping-off Risk

RustHigh

Uredinial Stage (Summer)

Pine needle scaleHigh

Crawler Emergence

+ 4 more — see full disease and pest lists below

Diseases: Regionally Documented (16)

Pests: Regionally Documented (15)

Cultivars (3)
'Atrovirens'
Common name: Atrovirens Oriental Spruce; Mature height: 60 ft
Hardy to USDA Zone 4
'Barnes'
Common name: Barnes Oriental Spruce
Hardy to USDA Zone 5
'Skylands'
Common name: Skylands Oriental Spruce; Mature height: 35 ft
Data Maturity
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