Deer Run Oriental Spruce

Picea orientalis 'Deer Run'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Evergreen Tree

Plant Family: Pinaceae

Plant Description: This tree is slow growing and has a pyramidal form with narrow, compact branches. The blue-green needles add great color to the garden. In the spring the pendulous, showy, red cones can be seen, adding another interest point. They work great when used as a windbreak or as a background tree.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Tree - Evergreen

Plant Care: Tree - Evergreen (single-stemmed woody plants that keep their leaves during winter): Light pruning is required to maintain desired shape and to avoid branching problems such as double-leader stems. Evergreen trees can be difficult to establish. Adequate winter moisture is critical for the first 2-3 years until the roots establish. If there is a dry winter check the root ball with your finger for moisture before watering. Monitor for pests and diseases.

Video: Pruning Evergreen Trees - Spring Cleanup

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 15-20' tall x 8-10' wide

Utah Native: No

Nativar: Unknown

Plant Select: No

Pollinator Friendly: No

Localscapes: Tree

Evergreen: Yes

Foliage Interest: No

Foliage Colors: Blue-Green, Green

Erosion Control: No

Ground Cover: No

Foodscape: No

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7

Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun)

Irrigation Requirement:

Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)

Salt Tolerant: Unknown

Deer Tolerant: Yes

Garden Location:

Commercial Concepts
- JVWCD Flag Pole
- JVWCD Rock Garden

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