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.
Additional information
| Generic | Picea |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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