.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } 'Early Gold' Oriental Spruce Picea orientalis 'Early Gold' Description A vibrant conifer featuring golden-yellow new growth that transitions to a rich green, providing year-round interest. It has a dense, pyramidal form with soft foliage and a moderate growth rate. Suggested Uses Ideal for Foundation plantings, Specimen trees, Sloped terrain, and Small privacy screens in landscape designs. Plant Details Botanical Name: 'Early Gold' Oriental Spruce Picea orientalis 'Early Gold' Common Name: Early Gold' Oriental Spruce Size & Growth: 10-15 ft tall, 4-6 ft wide; moderate growth of 4-6 inches per year Hardiness Zones: 4-7 Foliage Type: Evergreen, Needle-leaved Bloom Time: No significant flowers, primarily ornamental foliage Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, in large pots Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Junipers, Ornamental Grasses, Deciduous Shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing 4-6 ft apart; amend soil with organic matter as needed Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, avoid waterlogging Soil Type: Well-drained, acidic to neutral soils Humidity: Average humidity preferred Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning; remove dead or damaged branches in early spring Winter Care: Mulch around base to protect roots in colder zones; avoid heavy snow accumulation Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery, about 2 inches above root ball Fertilization: Apply slow-release acid-formula fertilizer in spring Special Care: Mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature