Picea orientalis Skylands

Picea orientalis ‘Skylands’ is a classic golden Oriental spruce introduced in the Netherlands and named after the Skylands estate in New Jersey, where it gained prominence in American horticulture. This cultivar is prized for its brilliant yellow spring growth that gradually matures to rich green, creating dramatic contrast within the tree. It develops a strong, upright pyramidal form and serves as a bold focal point in the landscape. Best grown in full sun with evenly moist, well-drained soil, it grows at a moderate rate. Hardy in USDA Zones 4–7, it matures into a medium-sized evergreen with exceptional seasonal color.