Picea smithiana 'Sunray'
Common name
Morinda Spruce
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
The spruces are evergreen trees with a single trunk and regular annual tiers of horizontal branches forming a narrow to conical crown. They are found across the northern hemisphere, as a major constituent of the boreal forest above and below the Arctic Circle southwards down the main mountain chains of Europe, North America and Asia.
Details
Picea smithiana 'Sunray' is a rare small spruce with elegant arching branches covered with bright golden-green needles. Best in a sunny position with dappled shade and some shelter from strong winds. Great for winter colour. Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery.
Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Green/Yellow needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre and 10 Litre.
Ultimate Height: 5m.
Ultimate Spread: 1.5m.
Growth Rate: 20 - 50 years.
Special Attributes: A rare cultivated tree.