{"product_id":"picea-glauca-summer-gold-white-spruce-live-plant-12-inches-tall-includes-1-gallon-pot-golden-conifer-landscape-garden-friendly-easy-to-grow","title":"Picea glauca 'Summer Gold' White Spruce Live Plant | 12 Inch Golden Conifer in 1 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd brilliant year-round color to your landscape with \u003cem\u003ePicea glauca 'Summer Gold'\u003c\/em\u003e, a stunning white spruce cultivar prized for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage. This compact evergreen conifer develops a dense, pyramidal form that brings structure, texture, and bright seasonal interest to gardens of all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 12 inches tall and shipped in a 1-gallon nursery pot, this healthy live plant is well-rooted and ready for planting. Its soft golden needles glow throughout spring and summer, creating a striking contrast against traditional green landscape plants. As temperatures cool, the foliage transitions to a subtle greenish-gold hue, providing attractive winter interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its compact growth habit and low-maintenance nature, 'Summer Gold' is an excellent choice for foundation plantings, mixed borders, rock gardens, specimen plantings, and smaller landscapes. Its exceptional cold hardiness and adaptability make it a reliable performer in a variety of garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 live \u003cem\u003ePicea glauca 'Summer Gold'\u003c\/em\u003e plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 12 inches\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Shipped in 1 gallon nursery pot\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy, rooted plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer Gold White Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePicea glauca 'Summer Gold'\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen conifer tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young established plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil; adaptable to various soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun for the brightest golden foliage color. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, then reduce watering as the plant becomes established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499583107204,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify3_88_77a21829-d6dc-4f61-b149-49daf8a644fe.jpg?v=1783659158","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/picea-glauca-summer-gold-white-spruce-live-plant-12-inches-tall-includes-1-gallon-pot-golden-conifer-landscape-garden-friendly-easy-to-grow","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}