Serbian Spruce. A narrow cone-shaped conifer of graceful habit with blue-green foliage. Produces blue-black cones. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 2m to 3m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Picea omorika
A narrow cone-shaped conifer of graceful habit with blue-green foliage. Produces blue-black cones.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Picea |
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Species | omorika |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Serbian Spruce |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 20m |
Family | Pinaceae |
Spread | 2m, 3m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Narrowly conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue, green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen, Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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