Magnificent Golden Norway Spruce
Picea abies ‘Aurea Magnifica‘
Other Names:Â Aurea Magnifica Norway Spruce
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-8b in cool or mild summer climates; 3a-7b in hot summer climates  Find Your Zone
Plant Type:Â Coniferous Evergreen Tree
Height at Maturity:Â 10-12′
Width at Maturity:Â 6-8′ at its base
Spacing:Â Â Best as a specimen, in spaced groupings at 10’+ apart, or use two to frame an entrance.
Growth Habit / Form:Â Upright, Pyramid
Growth Rate:Â Slow; 6-8″ per year
Foliage Color:Â Bright Golden-Chartreuse in spring and summer, transitioning to Bright Golden Yellow in Winter
Fragrant Foliage:Â Â
Sun Needs:Â Full Sun or Light Shade; prefers some filtered sun or shade during the afternoon when the sunlight is most intense in hot summer climates.
Water Needs:Â Â Average
Soil Type:Â Â Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sand (amend quick-draining soil for moisture retention), SiltÂ
Soil Drainage:Â Moist to Damp But Well Drained
Soil pH:Â 6.0 – 7.5
Maintenance / Care:Â Low
Attracts:Â Visual Attention
Resistances: Cold (-40°F), Deer, Drought (moderate when established)
Description
A rare and glowing beauty, Picea abies ‘Aurea Magnifica’, commonly known as the Magnificent Golden Norway Spruce, is a distinctive selection adored for its brilliant color and smaller size. With a Christmas tree-like form and a slow growth rate of 6 to 8 inches per year, it reaches 10 to 12 feet in height and 6 to 8 feet in width at its base when fully grown, making it a perfect fit for smaller landscapes, garden spaces, and containers. With beautiful, captivating color year-round, its short needles are golden-chartreuse in spring and summer, transitioning to bright golden-yellow during winter. Sure to be an eye-catching presence and conversation piece in the landscape.
Landscape & Garden Uses
The Magnificent Golden Norway Spruce is ideal for use as a specimen in small spaces or spaced groupings where space allows. It is also suitable for growing in containers and is a fine addition to conifer gardens, yellow-theme gardens, rock gardens, and Asian-theme gardens.
Suggested Spacing:Â Best as a specimen or in spaced groupings at 10 or more feet apart, or use two to frame an entrance.
Growing Preferences
The Magnificent Golden Norway Spruce is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil of average fertility and thrives in full sun to light shade. Provide five or more hours of sunlight daily for the best overall growth and performance. Some filtered sun or shade during the midafternoon will be appreciated in hot summer climates. Constantly soggy or wet soils can be problematic, leading to root rot or other harmful plant diseases. Has high drought tolerance once established. Make sure to plant in well-drained soil, whether in the ground or in pots.
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