A richly dark evergreen spruce with dense needles and a crisp pyramidal form for strong year-round presence
FEATURES:
- Very dark green foliage for a bold, saturated evergreen look
- Dense, fine-textured needles that create a full, plush appearance
- Naturally pyramidal form with a strong, classic spruce silhouette
- Tight branching for a thick, substantial evergreen profile
- Evergreen color holds through winter for dependable year-round structure
- Strong winter interest with deep color and clean conifer shape
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Dark evergreens are the best backdrop in the garden. If you want other plants to look more vibrant, put them near a tree like this. It creates contrast, depth, and that “designed on purpose” feeling without adding more clutter.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 30-40' tall
- Mature Width: 15-20' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 15-20' apart
Atrovirens Oriental Spruce
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Picea orientalis 'Atrovirens'
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A richly dark evergreen spruce with dense needles and a crisp pyramidal form for strong year-round presence
FEATURES:
- Very dark green foliage for a bold, saturated evergreen look
- Dense, fine-textured needles that create a full, plush appearance
- Naturally pyramidal form with a strong, classic spruce silhouette
- Tight branching for a thick, substantial evergreen profile
- Evergreen color holds through winter for dependable year-round structure
- Strong winter interest with deep color and clean conifer shape
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Dark evergreens are the best backdrop in the garden. If you want other plants to look more vibrant, put them near a tree like this. It creates contrast, depth, and that “designed on purpose” feeling without adding more clutter.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 30-40' tall
- Mature Width: 15-20' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 15-20' apart
Why plant Atrovirens Oriental Spruce?
Atrovirens Oriental Spruce is all about depth. The foliage is notably dark, giving the tree a rich, saturated evergreen presence that makes lighter greens and flowering plants look brighter by comparison. Oriental spruce also brings a finer needle texture than many other spruces, so the overall look feels plush and refined rather than coarse. Add in the naturally pyramidal form and dense branching, and you get an evergreen that reads classic, strong, and intentional in every season.
It’s the kind of tree that makes a landscape feel anchored, especially in winter, when that deep green color becomes the main event.
How to use Atrovirens Oriental Spruce in the landscape?
Use it as a specimen evergreen where you want a strong conifer silhouette and deep color, or incorporate it into a mixed evergreen planting to create contrast against lighter greens and variegated foliage. It pairs especially well with plants that have bright blooms or golden foliage, because the dark needles create instant visual pop. Give it room to develop its natural pyramidal form, and keep the area around the base simple so the tree’s dense branching and clean outline stay the focal point.
Frequently Asked Questions
This spruce does not produce showy blooms. It may form cones as it matures, but it’s grown for its deep evergreen color, dense needles, and classic conifer form.
Yes. Oriental spruce typically has finer needles and a denser, more refined texture compared to many larger-needled spruces. It’s often chosen for its plush look and rich color.
Pruning is usually minimal. Remove dead or damaged branches as needed, and avoid heavy shearing so the natural pyramidal form and dense branching stay healthy and attractive.
