Picea orientalis 'Nigra Compacta'
Oriental Spruce
Family: Pinaceae Pine
| Type | Tree, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 7A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing |
| Height | 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m |
| Spread | 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Leaf color | Green, yellow |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal |