Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb' - Tom Thumb Oriental Spruce

Tom Thumb Caucasian Spruce

Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb'

Also called Tom Thumb Oriental Spruce

  • Horizontal to slightly ascending branches
  • Forms a dense shrubby flattened globe
  • Short tight-growing needles are golden yellow
  • Use in rock gardens or foundation plantings
  • Growth rate: 2-5 cm per year

ZONE:
4

HEIGHT:
30-35 cm

SPREAD:
40-50 cm

Currently Unavailable
Substitutions Are Available
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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Prefers moist to average, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. This dwarf cultivar requires no pruning. For best colour plant in full sun locations. 

Additional Notes about Tom Thumb Caucasian Spruce:


This compact selection is a sport of Picea orientalis 'Skylands'. 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Slow
FLOWERING TIME:
Spring
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Golden
Yellow
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Patio plants

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Picea orientalis 'Tom Thumb'

Picea orientalis 'Early Gold'
Picea orientalis 'Early Gold'
EARLY GOLD CAUCASIAN SPRUCE