Spruce, SerbianPicea omorika
The most graceful of all spruces, the Serbian Spruce offers thin arching branches with a slender straight trunk. The needles are light-green to blue-green with purple to cinnamon colored one and a half inch cones. Prefers a deep, moist, and well-drained soil. Plant in partial shade to full sun. Grows 50'-60' with a 25' spread. (Zones 4-7)
Zones 4 - 7
The Serbian Spruce can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. (see map below)
Evergreen
The Serbian Spruce falls into the following type(s): Evergreens
50' - 60' High
The Serbian Spruce grows to be 50' - 60' feet in height.
20' - 25' Spread
The Serbian Spruce has a spread of about 20' - 25' at full maturity.
Slow to Medium Growth
This tree grows at a slow to medium growth rate. [More about this.]
Full Sun
This spruce does well in full sun, partial shade.
Various Soils
The Serbian Spruce grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well drained, clay soils.
Pyramidal Shape
This spruce has pyramidal shape.
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The Serbian Spruce can be expected to grow in the zones shown on this map.
Description:
The most graceful of all spruces, the Serbian Spruce offers thin arching branches with a slender straight trunk. The needles are light-green to blue-green with purple to cinnamon colored one and a half inch cones. Prefers a deep, moist, and well-drained soil. Plant in partial shade to full sun. Grows 50'-60' with a 25' spread. (Zones 4-7)
Wildlife Value:
Serbian Spruce support a wide variety of wildlife. They are important as winter cover for deer, small game including grouse, hare, and woodcock. Song birds and fur bearers also frequent these forest types.