Serbian Spruce 8'-9' B&B
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Tall and slender, with graceful upswept branches, the Serbian spruce is an elegant evergreen tree as a specimen in the landscape. It has glossy dark green needles with slender streaks of white and distinctive purple cones.
Botanical name:
Picea omorika
All common names:
Serbian spruce
Family (English):
Pine
Family (Botanic):
Pinaceae
Planting Site:
- Residential and parks
Tree or Plant Type:
- Tree
Foliage:
- Evergreen (foliage year-round)
Native Locale:
- Non-native
Landscape Uses:
- Specimen
Size Range:
- Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height:
50-60 feet
Mature Width:
20-25 feet
Light Exposure:
- Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily),
- Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
Hardiness Zones:
- Zone 4,
- Zone 5 (Chicago),
- Zone 6,
- Zone 7
Soil Preference:
- Moist, well-drained soil
Tolerances:
- Dry sites,
- Alkaline soil
Acid Soils:
- Tolerant
Alkaline Soils:
- Moderately Tolerant
Salt Spray:
- Intolerant
Soil Salt:
- Moderately Tolerant
Drought Conditions:
- Moderately Tolerant
Poor Drainage:
- Intolerant
Planting Considerations:
- Intolerant of pollution
Seasons of Interest:
- early winter,
- midwinter,
- late winter,
- early spring,
- mid spring,
- late spring,
- early summer,
- midsummer,
- late summer,
- early fall,
- mid fall,
- late fall
Flower Color & Fragrance:
- Inconspicuous
Shape or Form:
- Narrow,
- Pyramidal
Growth Rate:
- Slow
Transplants Well:
- Yes
Wildlife:
- Browsers,
- Nesting birds,
- Songbirds
More Information:
Serbian spruce (Picea omorika)
Serbian spruce (Picea omorika)
Tree & Plant Care
Best in moist, well-drained, organic soils, pH adaptable.
One of the more adaptable spruce to urban environments.
Grows best when sheltered from strong winds.
Disease, pest, and problems
Aphids and borers are possible problems.
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