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Serbian Spruce

Picea Omorika

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Overview

The Serbian Spruce, or Picea omorika, is a graceful, slender conifer reaching 50-60 feet in height with a narrow spread of 15-20 feet. Its dark green needles exhibit silvery undersides, creating a shimmering effect. This spruce is adaptable to varying soil conditions, moderately drought-tolerant, and has an elegant, pyramidal shape, making it an exquisite choice for vertical accent in landscape design. Zone 4-7 hardy, it thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 2–7Type Conifer, TreeClimate Alpine
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — Zone 4-7 hardy, it thrives in full sun to partial shade

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — creating a shimmering effect; this spruce is adaptable to varying soil conditions, image 64
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — highly prized in landscape design for its graceful form and rich texture; slender conifer reaching 50-60 feet in height with a
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — the Serbian Spruce is a compelling choice for both formal and informal landscapes
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — the Serbian Spruce is a compelling choice for both formal and informal landscapes; slightly acidic to neutral pH levels are
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — This spruce is adaptable to varying soil conditions
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — Its resistance to pests and disease further contributes to its desirability for garden settings
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — Serbian Spruce typically reaches a height of 50 to 60 feet with a narrow canopy spread of 15 to 20 feet; this spruce offers
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — is an elegant and slender conifer; adding about 12 to 24 inches annually
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — adding about 12 to 24 inches annually
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — dark green needles that are accented by a distinctive silvery-blue underside; with minimal pruning required to, image 63
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — it should be placed in a location that receives full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — dark green needles that are accented by a distinctive silvery-blue underside; with minimal pruning required to keep its
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — moderately drought-tolerant
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — Serbian Spruce is relatively low maintenance; making it well-suited for smaller spaces or as an accent within larger
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — Picea omorika tolerates cold climates well but may struggle in hot and dry conditions
Serbian Spruce (Picea Omorika) — Native to the Balkan Peninsula; highly prized in landscape design for its graceful form and rich texture, image 61
Picea Omorika
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