Description
Serbian Spruce native range is in Serbia, Bosnia, and Herzegovina. This spruce only has a few areas of native habitat remaining. It has done well in the Midwest and the eastern United States and is adaptable to many conditions. It can adapt well to warmer climates.
Serbian Spruce makes a great specimen tree, but they are also pretty when planted in a grouping. They mature into a nice, pyramidal shape without shearing. Serbs make excellent Christmas trees.
They have a beautiful, shiny green needle that has silver bands on the underside. When crushed, the needles smell like citrus. Their needles are flat and around 1/2″ to 1″ long. Serbian Spruce has graceful drooping branches and nice, dense foliage. Cones on this spruce are 1 1/4 – 2″ long and a pretty violet-purple color.
Serbian Spruce like full sun and are quite deer resistant. They prefer moist, well drained soils. There are no serious pests problems.
North Carolina Extension Gardener
Serbian Spruce
Scientific Name: Picea omorika
Zone: 4-7
Mature Height: 50-60 ft
Mature Width: 20-25 ft
Growth Rate: 6-12″
Soil: Moist well drained, loamy soil. Can tolerate some clay or sand. Does not do well with standing water.
Sun Requirements: Sun, Partial Sun
Fall Color: None
Wildlife Value: Great cover. Deer resistant.
