Picea orientalis, Caucasian Spruce. Contorted Fuji Cherry The flowers are fantastic addition

The flowers are fantastic addition in the spring

Foliage has three parallel veins and is pendulous in well grown trees

clumping shade perennial with light green to white

though there are many species to love

Notes: I never used to like Rhododendrons for some reason

Picea orientalis, Caucasian Spruce. Contorted Fuji Cherry The flowers are fantastic additionUSDA 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,