‘Gowdy’ is a slow-growing, narrow, upright, columnar form that typically grows to 4-6′ tall and to 3-4′ wide over the first 10 years, eventually maturing to 8-10′ tall. Glossy dark green foliage.
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers rich, moist soils, but tolerates some poor soils including rocky ones. Although established plants have some drought tolerance, soils should be kept consistently moist and not allowed to dry out in the early years.
| Common Name | Gowdy Oriental Spruce |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Picea orientalis 'Gowdy' |
| Container/Amount | 3-4' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 6-10' |
| Width | 3-10' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
