oriental spruce
Also known as: Caucasian spruce; eastern spruce
P. orientalis is an evergreen conifer making a large tree of dense, conical habit. Dark, shining green, needle-like leaves are 6-10mm in length. Cones to 8cm in length, purple
Scientific classification
- Species
- oriental spruce (Picea orientalis)
- Genus
- Picea
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of oriental spruce
Distribution map
Caucasus, Northern Turkey
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of oriental spruce
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oriental spruce care guide
- Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight slow release conifer feed in spring
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained acidic soil. Shelter from cold drying winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids, red spider mite and conifer aphid
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