Serbian Spruce Picea omorika
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- PY-see-uh oh-MOR-ee-kah
- Description
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One of the most attractive and adaptable spruces, this coniferous, evergreen species has thin arching branches and a slender trunk. It grows best in cool climates, with a dry atmosphere and protection from wind. It may not perform well in hot, humid situations, however, it may adapt to those conditions better than many other spruces.
There are no serious problems, but may be susceptible to spider mites, aphids, budworms, and borers.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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'Nana'
- 'Sky Trails'
Blue-green needles with contrasting white bands underneath. Weeping habit.
Densely-branched, slow-growing, dwarf - 'Sky Trails'
- 'Nana', 'Sky Trails'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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'Nana'
- 'Sky Trails'
Blue-green needles with contrasting white bands underneath. Weeping habit.
Densely-branched, slow-growing, dwarf - 'Sky Trails'
- 'Nana', 'Sky Trails'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Picea
- Species:
- omorika
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Southwestwern Europe
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts birds, provides cover for rabbits and birds.
- Play Value:
- Wildlife Cover/Habitat
- Dimensions:
- Height: 50 ft. 0 in. - 60 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 15 ft. 0 in. - 25 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Needled Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Arching
- Pyramidal
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 24-60 feet
- NC Region:
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Fruit Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Fruit Description:
- Cones have finely toothed scales and hang downward. Young purple cones mature to reddish-brown.
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Flowers:
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Insignificant
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Non-showy flowers.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Needled Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- White
- Leaf Type:
- Needles
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Overlapping flat needles, glossy dark green above with 2 white lines on the lower side (silvery underside), sharp-pointed
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Dark Brown
- Surface/Attachment:
- Peeling
- Bark Description:
- The thin bark cracks into scaly plates.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Form:
- Straight
- Stem Description:
- Distinctive to this species, the branches are short (up to 6') and pendant. They curl upwards at the ends.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Lawn
- Meadow
- Naturalized Area
- Recreational Play Area
- Woodland
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Specimen
- Street Tree
- Attracts:
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
