| Common Name | Oriental Spruce |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Picea |
| Species | Orientalis |
| Origin | Caucasus (Turkey, Iran, Georgia) |
| Blooming | Conifer, produces cones in autumn after spring pollination. |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Acidic to neutral, well-drained loam. Sensitive to wet feet.
Regular until established. Drought tolerant thereafter. Avoid waterlogging in winter dormancy.
Full sun preferred for dense foliage. Young plants tolerate light shade.
Apply slow-release conifer fertilizer in early spring only if growth is stunted.
Prune in late winter to shape. Do not cut back into bare wood; needles required for regrowth.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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