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Serbian Spruce

Tagged as: large evergreen

Botanical Name: Picea omorika
Common Name: Serbian Spruce

Updated 11/2012



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Form Needles Bark


Height: 50-60' Spread: 20-25' Habit/Form: Narrow conical Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 4-7

Cultural Requirements: Prefers full sun to light shade in rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Grows best when sheltered from strong winds. Extremely tolerant of dry conditions.

Ornamental Characteristics: Very attractive, narrow evergreen with upsweeping branches and drooping branchlets. Glossy, dark green needles have distinct white bands on underside. Greenish-purple, 2-inch long cones turn reddish brown at maturity and hang from drooping branches.

Uses in the Landscape: Use as a specimen plant, or in a grouping.

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