Maigold May Colorado Spruce Intermediate Size
Botanical Reference: Picea pungens
 
An upright evergreen confier with a dense pyramidal form. New growth in spring is bright yellow-gold which contrasts with the older gray blue-green needles. An outstanding selection from Germany. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 7' tall x 4' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -40 degrees. USDA zone 3-8.
 
American Conifer Society Attributes:
Picea glauca 'Maigold' / 'Maigold' Alberta White Spruce
RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES:3 (-30 to -40 F / -34.4 to -40 C)
HORTICULTURAL STATUS: EstablishedCOLOR: Seasonal Variation TRINOMIAL TYPE: CultivarGROWTH SHAPE: Conical (Pyramidal)GROWTH SIZE: Intermediate: 6 to 12 inches (15 – 30 cm) per year / 5 to 10 feet (1.5 – 3 m) after 10 years
 
Picea glauca 'Maigold' / 'Maigold' Alberta White Spruce
(Helmers nursery gardens) Compactly increasing spruce with strictly conical stature; Bright light-yellow, later dark-green. 'Pronounced: "May Gold."'