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The Oriental Spruce


Oriental Spruce
Oriental Spruce

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Gelli Aur (Golden Grove) Arboretum, the Oriental Spruce, or Sbriwsen y Dwyrain, is a true gem. This magnificent tree, known for its elegant, drooping branches and lush, dark green needles, adds a touch of exotic beauty to the already diverse collection of trees in the arboretum.


Botanical Details:


  • Scientific name: Picea orientalis Common Names: Oriental Spruce, Caucasian Spruce 🌲

  • Native range: Mountainous regions of the Caucasus and northeastern Turkey 

  • Height and spread: Typically reaches heights of 50 to 60 feet with a spread of 15 to 25 feet 

  • Needles: Short, dark green needles, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long, attached singly to the stem. The needles are four-sided with a blunt tip 

  • Cones: Mature cylindrical cones are 2 to 4 inches long and 1 inch wide. They start out reddish-purple and turn brown at maturity 

  • Growth conditions: Prefers full sun and is adaptable to many soil types as long as they are moist and well-drained. It is moderately shade-tolerant and can thrive in both pure stands and mixed forests 

  • Ecological role: Provides habitat and food for various bird species and other wildlife 


Yn swatio yng nghalon Gardd Goed drawiadol Gelli Aur mae Sbriwsen y Dwyrain, sydd wir yn berl. Mae'r goeden odidog yma, sy'n adnabyddus am ei changhennau cain yn hongian a’i nodwyddau gwyrdd tywyll, ir, yn ychwanegu harddwch egsotig at y casgliad amrywiol o goed yn y Ardd Goed sydd eisoes yn amrywiol.


Manylion Botanegol:


  • Enw gwyddonol: Picea orientalis Enwau Cyffredin: Sbriwsen y Dwyrain, Sbriwsen Gawcasaidd

  • Amrediad brodorol: Rhanbarthau mynyddig y Cawcasws a gogledd ddwyrain Twrci

  • Uchder a lledaeniad: Yn nodweddiadol yn cyrraedd uchder o 50 i 60 troedfedd gyda lledaeniad o 15 i 25 troedfedd

  • Nodwyddau: Nodwyddau byr, gwyrdd tywyll, tua 1/4 i 1/2 modfedd o hyd, ynghlwm yn unigol i'r coesyn. Mae pedair ochr i'r nodwyddau gyda blaen heb fin

  • Moch coed: Mae’r moch coed silindrog aeddfed yn 2 i 4 modfedd o hyd ac 1 modfedd o led. Maen nhw’n dechrau yn goch i borffor cyn troi'n frown pan maen nhw’n aeddfedu

  • Amodau tyfu: Mae'n well ganddi haul llawn ac mae'n gallu addasu i lawer o fathau o bridd cyn belled â'u bod yn llaith ac yn draenio'n dda. Mae'n weddol oddefgar i gysgod a gall ffynnu mewn clystyrau pur a choedwigoedd cymysg

  • Swyddogaeth ecolegol: Yn darparu cynefin a bwyd i wahanol rywogaethau o adar a bywyd gwyllt arall



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