Picea omorika - 15-20 CM

Description
The Serbian spruce (Picea omorika) is a large tree that grows conical and slender and usually reaches a height of around 25 metres and a width of around 5 metres. Its needle-shaped, glossy leaves are dark green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Bulletpoints
* Resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over

leaves
The Serbian spruce is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, glossy.

Bark
Copper-brown, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Balkan.

Frost hardiness
The Serbian spruce has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, slender.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with twine. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the twine must of course be removed. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Fruit
Light brown, oval cones. The young cones have a purple-violet colour.

Use
Solitary, group planting

Root
Picea omorika is a shallow-rooting plant.