Picea Mariana ‘Aureo Veriegata’

Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata' is an incredibly attractive selection of our North American native Black Spruce. If you like foliage variegation subtle and not screaming loud, the Variegated Black Hills Spruce aims to please. In spring its soft new growth emerges creamy yellow transitioning to a glowing creamy white as it ages, which is a wonderful contrast with the short and thick gray-blue needles of the older foliage and other plants nearby. A somewhat slow grower when compared to the species, 'Aureovariegata' forms a sculptural pyramid that might reach 6 to 7 feet in height and 3 to 4 feet wide at its base at 10 years of age and 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide or so at maturity. Unlike many other coniferous evergreens, this spruce will thrive in consistently moist to even somewhat boggy conditions. In hot-summer climates we suggest some filtered sun or shade during the hottest afternoon hours when the sun is most intense. An excellent specimen in landscape borders, home foundation plantings and rock gardens, or grow it in a pot that can be kept on patios, decks and around other outdoor sitting and living spaces. A captivating photogenic beauty that is sure to be a conversation piece.