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Black Spruce 'Aureovariegata'

Piceamariana

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Family

Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Picea (PY-see-uh)

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Species

mariana (mar-ee-AH-nuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Provides Winter Interest

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pale Green

Bloom Time

N/A

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jugs6686

Newton, NJ | October 2005 | positive

This plant dislikes summer heat.
This plant needs moderately moist soil with good drainage.
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Black Spruce 'Aureovariegata'

Piceamariana

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