Gowdy oriental spruce
Picea orientalis 'Gowdy'
USDA zones4 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
Garden uses
Notes
'Gowdy' oriental spruce (Picea orientalis 'Gowdy') is a tree for specimen, accent, privacy screen, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil. It grows slowly into a dense, evergreen form that reaches 6 to 10 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It is also drought tolerant, so it can handle dry spells.
Pairs well with Eastern white pine, Witch hazel, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Common snowdrop.