Picea orientalis 'Skylands' is a yellow form of the oriental spruce. Sometimes sold as 'Aurea Compacta', the cultivar is thought to come from Skyland Farm in New Jersey. This is a slow growing conifer that will reach 10 feet x 4 feet in ten years. Its ultimate mature height is 35 feet x 12 feet. This tree is a good choice as a specimen, or for smaller gardens where a tall conifer is wanted without giving over too much horizontal space. Evergreen needles can burn from heat in hotter climates. The new candles are chartreuse-yellow. The needles retain their golden charm all year round, contrasting with the greener needles in the shaded interior of the tree.The brown bark exfoliates in thin scales, adding additional interest. In spring, the young carmine-red flowers, resembling strawberries, are soon followed by reddish-purple cones that turn brown as they mature. Garden Size: 25’H x 15’W