Evergreen Tree – Skylands Oriental Spruce

Skylands Oriental Spruce 

Botanical name: picea orientalis ‘skylands’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 10-25 ft in height with a spread of 4-12 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 4-8

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Foliage color: green/yellow 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring, before new growth begins to emerge 

Propagation methods: propagate by grafting 

Landscape use: privacy plant, focal point, color contrast 

Special features: pyramid growth habit, year-round color and coverage 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release, acid-loving liquid fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: barberry, loropetalum, boxwood, lilies 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no