Picea smithiana 'Sunray'

A rare and slow growing conifer, Picea smithiana 'Sunray' grows to be a small evergreen tree eventually with elegant arching branches covered with golden-green needles.

Best in a position with sun or light, dappled shade with some shelter from strong winds.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade. Leaves may scorch in prolonged hot sunshine - some light, dappled shade would be preferable in hot gardens.
• Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Although fully hardy once established, Picea smithiana 'Sunray' can be vulnerable to late spring frost as a young plant and planting in known frost pockets should be avoided.
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Eventually a small conical tree.
  • Height: estimated 5 - 6 m (16 - 20 ft)
  • Spread: 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft).

• Notes: Picea smithiana 'Sunray'  is slow growing and will take many years to reach the above height.