Picea orientalis (OG grown) Oriental spruce Ht 20-40m
Large tree / Evergreen / Tolerates exposed sites / Tolerates dry sites / Attractive berries fruits or cone / Timber / Christmas Trees / Shelter / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)
Asia minor and Caucasus. Narrowly conical, evergreen. Not common in NZ but proven healthy tree. Small needles densely pressed to the branches. Cones purple when young. Tolerates dry conditions.