.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; } Atrovirens' Oriental Spruce Picea orientalis 'Atrovirens' Description A dense, evergreen conifer with soft, bluish-green needles and a symmetrical pyramidal shape. This cultivar adds year-round color and texture to gardens and landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for formal gardens, specimen planting, border accent, or as part of a mixed shrub border. Suitable for creating privacy screens or focal points in landscape design. Plant Details Botanical Name: Atrovirens' Oriental Spruce Picea orientalis 'Atrovirens' Common Name: Atrovirens' Oriental Spruce Size & Growth: 10-15 ft tall and wide at maturity, with a slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 6 to 7 Foliage Type: Evergreen needles Bloom Time: Not applicable (conifer) Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, in appropriate sized containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other conifers, shade trees, and ornamental shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose a location with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole twice as wide as root ball, backfill gently, and water thoroughly. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Prefers loamy, acidic, well-drained soils. Humidity: Tolerates average garden humidity. Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required, prune in late winter to maintain shape. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; mulching helps retain moisture and insulate roots. Planting Depth: Position the root collar at soil level. Fertilization: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Avoid overwatering and ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
