.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; } Gowdy's Oriental Spruce Picea orientalis 'Gowdy' Description This evergreen conifer features dense, bluish-green foliage and a graceful, pyramidal form. It is prized for its compact size and striking appearance, making it an excellent choice for small gardens and ornamental landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for foundation plantings, container accent, rock gardens, and formal landscape designs. Its sculptural form provides year-round visual interest. Plant Details Botanical Name: Gowdy's Oriental Spruce Picea orientalis 'Gowdy' Common Name: Gowdy's Oriental Spruce Size & Growth: Typically reaches 6-10 ft in height with a spread of 4-6 ft, growing slowly at about 4-6 inches per year. Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Not typically flowering Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: None known Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other conifers, deciduous shrubs, and ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Space appropriately for desired size. Soil Moisture: Prefers moist but well-drained soil Soil Type: Sandy, loamy, or slightly acidic soils Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning; remove dead or damaged branches as needed Winter Care: Protect with mulch in colder regions; generally hardy for zones 4-7 Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container or nursery container Fertilization: Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Avoid pollution and encourage good air circulation for healthy growth
