Maigold Japanese Gardens

Maigold Japanese GardensAlso known as the May Gold Colorado Spruce. Unusual, bright yellow tipped Colorado Blue Spruce in spring. This cultivar is an upright evergreen conifer with a dense pyramidal form. New growth in spring is bright yellow gold which contrasts with the older blue green needles. An outstanding selection from Germany. Prefers sun partial shade in well drained soil. 7' tall x 4' wide in 10 years. Hardy to 40 degrees. USDA zone 3.

The leaves are small and rounded

was pollinated by a Montery Cypress

The plant is a medium sized grower

but as you go up they shade more and more red

A Veitch fir

Plant with the 'Red Twig' Dogwood for a showy winter display

The mat produced will keep weeds out and only attains a height of 2 inches

this cultivar has light bluish-green needles that are soft and twisted around the stem

It is easy to grow

The flowers are mostly double pink with a light fragrance

Considered a small tree

along with the fragrance