
<





>
PICEA omorika
Commonly known as Serbian spruce

Attractive drooping branches which curve upwards at tips
Plant Details
-
Architectural interest
-
Endangered in the wildThese plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.Endangered
-
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, adelgids can cause galls, red spider mite. Susceptible to honey fungus -
Place of origin
Bosnia, Serbia (Drina River valley) -
EvergreenFlattened, dark to blue-green leaves 1-2cm (½-¾in) long, white beneath
-
Fully hardy
-
Height
20m (65ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft) -
ConiferNarrow, spire-like tree with orange-brown shoots. Brown bark cracks into square plates. Produces red-brown female cones 3-7cm (1¼-2¾in) long
-
Tree
-
Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
-
Spring Seasonal Interest
-
Summer Seasonal Interest
-
Winter Seasonal Interest
-
Narrowly columnar
-
Mature Size20m (65ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
-
Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea
-
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
-
Sun Requirements
Full sun
Picea - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations


