Picea orientalis, Caucasian Spruce. Contorted Fuji Cherry low-maintenance groundcover under trees or

low-maintenance groundcover under trees or in shaded areas

The flowers are fantastic addition in the spring

The foliage is bold

clumping shade perennial with light green to white

Picea orientalis, Caucasian Spruce. Contorted Fuji Cherry low-maintenance groundcover under trees orUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 4 Native Range: Caucasus Mountains, Asia Minor. Soil: Well drained, low pH. Light: Full sun to light shade. Mine are in 50% shade. Too hot here. Height in the Garden: Up to 60'. Attributes: Picea orientalis has the shortest needles of the genus Picea. It is a beautiful tree with dense foliage and branching. It is slow, but steady growing. There is an stunning example of Oriental Spruce at Green Lake Park in Seattle,