Oriental Spruce Bonsai
I saw the same old dwarf alberta spruce some kind of cypress and the 50 colorado blue spruce in the fancy holiday pot as well as the stone pine and some other cypress species kept inside.
Oriental spruce bonsai. The oriental spruce bonsai tree has striking golden fingers of tight foliage point out from the center of this attractive spiked globe. Can t find any real good examples but they seem to grow very densely and are a great option for me since i m in a warmer climate 7b. The combination of bright gold colored needles extremely slow growth and compact nest shape make this evergreen conifer desirable for bonsai. The spruce needs a place in full sun during the growing season.
Specific bonsai care guidelines for the spruce bonsai tree. Found between ohio and ontario it has pale gray bark and deep green needles. The effortless elegance of permanent botanicals. Online orchards 30 brighter blooms 25 brussel s bonsai 20 black diamond 10 first editions 10 spring hill nurseries 8 southern living plant collection 5 southern living.
The oriental spruce prefers morning sun and afternoon shade when the temperatures have risen to keep the golden color. A great evergreen tree for many uses from landscapes to container gardens and even bonsai use. There were a few others grouped further behind and then i saw it a beefy healthy broadly conically shaped oriental spruce in a 7 gallon pot. Picea styling pruning and wiring in more detail.
There are some specimens in landscapes 50 or 60 feet tall but these are rare. In winter it should be placed in semi shade and frost protection is recommendable when the tree is planted in a bonsai pot because frozen roots can t provide water while the evergreen foliage continues to transpire and can desiccate. Probably the most frequently used picea species for bonsai is p. Does anyone have any good examples of oriental spruce that they are currently growing.
Oriental spruce caucasian spruce an interesting bonsai subject due to its short needles 1 4 1 3 inch and purple cones the caucasian spruce is hardy to zone 5 and can grow to 50 ft. I have a small seedling. The very dark needles are also a plus i think. Oriental spruce bonsai artificial tabletop plant a perfectly shaped faux spruce bonsai which emulates years of stunted growth and tailored beauty at petals.
Oriental spruce has a very dense pyramidal growth habit with dark green stiff shiny evergreen needles that are extremely short.