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Pinaceae

Oriental Spruce Flower

Picea orientalis

Endurance and immortality.

Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Picea
Native to
Turkey, Caucasus
Bloom season
Spring
Type
Evergreen Conifer
Height
50-100 feet
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil
Well-drained, Acidic
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
4-7
Lifespan
Perennial

Did you know

  • Oriental spruce has the shortest needles of any spruce species, measuring only about half an inch.
  • The small reddish-purple female cones are among the most ornamental of all spruce cones.
  • This tree can live for over 500 years in its native Caucasus mountain habitat.
  • It is considered one of the most graceful and attractive spruce species for landscaping.
  • The tree was first introduced to Western gardens in 1839.

Color meanings

0

Longevity

1

Strength

2

Hope

Uses

  • Ornamental tree
  • Windbreaks
  • Timber
  • Christmas tree