White Spruce 'Sun of the Sky' 3L

White Spruce 'Sun of the Sky' (Picea glauca 'Sun of the Sky') – Golden Accent in the Garden

White Spruce 'Sun of the Sky' is a unique variety that is distinguished by an intense yellow, golden colour of young growths. It is a slow-growing conifer, ideal for small gardens, rockeries and containers. Its unique color brings bright, sunny accents to the garden throughout the season.

Key features of the 'Sun of the Sky' spruce

Needle

• Young growths: Intense yellow, golden, create a striking contrast with green needles.
• Color: Over time, the young growths take on a lighter shade of green, maintaining an interesting appearance throughout the year.
• Structure: Short, stiff needles that give the plant a compact form.

Height and Size

• Height: Grows up to 1.5–2 meters after a dozen or so years.
• Growth rate: A slow-growing variety, ideal for small spaces.
• Habit: Conical, dense, regular shape.

Cultivation requirements

Position

• Preferences: It grows best in sunny positions, where young growths gain an intense color.
• Tolerance: It can grow in light partial shade, but the color is most intense in full sun.

Soil

• Type: Moderately moist, well-drained soils with a slightly acidic pH.
• Avoid: Heavy, waterlogged soils, which can lead to root rot.

Care

• Watering: Regular watering, especially during periods of drought, supports healthy plant growth.
• Pruning: No pruning required to maintain a natural, tapered shape.
• Frost resistance: It is frost hardy, tolerates the Polish climate well.

Application of Spruce 'Sun of the Sky'

• Rock gardens: An excellent choice for rock gardens, where its intense yellow needles stand out against the stones.
• Borders: An attractive accent in home gardens, in beds, where the plant gives the space a unique look.
• Containers: Ideal for growing in containers on patios, balconies, and patios.
• Solitaire: It looks great as a solitary plant, adding character to small gardens.

Advantages of Spruce 'Sun of the Sky'

• Golden growths: Bright, golden needles that create a sunny effect in the garden.
• Compact Growth: Ideal for small spaces such as rockeries, flower beds, and containers.
• Easy to grow: Low maintenance requirements, frost resistance and healthy growth in various conditions.
• Decorativeness all year round: It pleases the eye not only in spring, but also in winter, while maintaining an aesthetic appearance.

Specification of the 'Sun of the Sky' spruce

• Flower pot: 3 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes