Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata' Variegated Black Hills Spruce Sun In_Zone 3 While the blooms provide lots

While the blooms provide lots of nectar for bees

The fall color is a spectacular blend of oranges and scarlet reds

then turns red in the fall

Camellia sasanqua

providing a nice texture in the landscape

Picea mariana 'Aureovariegata' Variegated Black Hills Spruce Sun In_Zone 3 While the blooms provide lotsPicea mariana 'Aureovariegata' Variegated Black Hills Spruce Zones 3 8 'Aureovariegata is beautiful very rare upright selection of a black hills spruce with blue green needles. Aureovariegata has nice golden yellow color on new growth which contrasts nicely against the older growth. In full sun, the needles that are hit by the sun get a golden shine to them. This creates an ideal specimen to add a unique evergreen winter interest in the landscape.