Picea omorika 'Aurea', Golden Siberian Spruce deer-resistant and still a formidable vertical

and still a formidable vertical presence in winter

This is a deciduous grafted tree

Beautiful bark exfoliates in thin strips

evergreen leaves are sparse (at least here in the Northwest)—all the better to see these truly arresting flowers that hummingbirds love as much as we do

Interesting lobed and deeply cut leaves can look like some lace from the back of your grandmother's rocker

Picea omorika 'Aurea', Golden Siberian Spruce deer-resistant and still a formidable verticalAn upright evergreen conifer with a narrow, open habit initially, 'Aurea' has stiff yellow golden needles (more so with more sun) that develop a blue green underside toward autumn. This spectrum of yellow to blue creates a richness, depth, and drama that will earn it a prominent place in the landscape. Or it will make a place in the landscape prominent. Prefers well drained soil. Mature size: 6 ft tall x 2. 5 ft wide in 10 years; 30 ft T x 20 ft W in