A refined, compact oriental spruce with dense needles and a tidy conifer shape that stays elegant year-round
FEATURES:
- Compact, refined habit with a naturally tidy evergreen silhouette
- Dense, fine-textured needles for a plush, polished look
- Deep green foliage that stays rich and consistent through the season
- Naturally pyramidal form with a clean, classic conifer outline
- Tight branching that creates a full, substantial evergreen presence
- Strong winter interest with evergreen color and crisp 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:
When you want an evergreen bed to feel “high-end,” mix textures, not just colors. Fine needles like this make nearby broadleaf shrubs look more lush, and the whole planting reads more layered and intentional.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 10-15' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Gracilis Oriental Spruce
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Picea orientalis 'Gracilis'
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A refined, compact oriental spruce with dense needles and a tidy conifer shape that stays elegant year-round
FEATURES:
- Compact, refined habit with a naturally tidy evergreen silhouette
- Dense, fine-textured needles for a plush, polished look
- Deep green foliage that stays rich and consistent through the season
- Naturally pyramidal form with a clean, classic conifer outline
- Tight branching that creates a full, substantial evergreen presence
- Strong winter interest with evergreen color and crisp 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:
When you want an evergreen bed to feel “high-end,” mix textures, not just colors. Fine needles like this make nearby broadleaf shrubs look more lush, and the whole planting reads more layered and intentional.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 10-15' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 6-10' apart
Why plant Gracilis Oriental Spruce?
Gracilis Oriental Spruce brings that classic spruce silhouette, but with a more refined, compact attitude. Oriental spruce is known for finer needles and dense branching, giving it a plush, polished texture that looks intentional in every season. The foliage holds deep green color, and the naturally pyramidal shape stays clean and composed without needing constant intervention.
It’s a strong choice when you want evergreen structure that feels elegant rather than oversized, and winter interest that doesn’t depend on flowers or flair, just good form and rich color.
How to use Gracilis Oriental Spruce in the landscape?
Use it as a specimen evergreen where you want a crisp conifer outline and fine texture, or incorporate it into a mixed evergreen planting to add depth and contrast. It pairs especially well with plants that have broader leaves or brighter seasonal color, because the fine needles and dense branching create a calm, structured backdrop. Give it enough room to develop its natural shape, and keep the base planting simple so the clean form remains 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 deep evergreen foliage, dense fine needles, and its naturally tidy conifer form.
Oriental spruce has finer needles and naturally dense branching, creating a fuller, softer-looking texture compared to many other spruces with coarser needles.
Pruning is usually minimal. Remove dead or damaged branches as needed, and avoid heavy shearing so the natural pyramidal form and dense branching remain healthy and attractive.
