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Mt. Vernon Oriental Spruce

Scientific name: Picea orientalis 'Mt. Vernon'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:2 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description A miniature to dwarf conifer with tiny glossy dark green needles. This cultivar is also known as Minima Wells.

  Morphology:
This tiney conifer is classified as miniature as designated by the America Conifer Socieity. It matures at 18” in both height and width at maturity, growing only 1” per year. Over time it will form a small bun shaped evergreen.

  Adaptation:
Select a full sun site. This is an ideal rock garden plant.

  Pests:
None reported.
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