How to Grow and Care for Serbian spruce

Serbian spruce, also known as Omorica

Serbian spruce is an adaptable evergreen tree that is relatively easy to care for, making it a suitable choice for many gardeners. Key care points include ensuring it is planted in a location with well-drained soil and providing full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. It is important to note that serbian spruce is tolerant of urban pollution and can handle a variety of soil types, which is a unique aspect of its care. Regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods, but once established, serbian spruce is quite drought-resistant.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Serbian spruce

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Hardiness Zones	2-6

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Varieties of Serbian spruce

Serbian spruce 'Pendula Bruns'

Serbian spruce 'Pendula Bruns' is a Serbian spruce hybrid, so-called because of its weeping, pendulous branches. This unique tree was cultivated in Bad Zwischenahn, Germany in 1955, at the Bruns nursery. This tree has a very narrow growth pattern, in marked contrast to the upright, wide-spreading branches of its parent tree.

Serbian spruce 'Aurea'

The serbian spruce 'Aurea' is a cultivar in the pine family and is a variety of spruce trees. Its needles are blue, green, and gold, making it unique from other pine trees. It is also known as the Golden Serbian Spruce, likely due to its golden needles. Aurea is also Latin for gold.

Serbian spruce 'Nana'

Serbian spruce 'Nana' is a cultivar of Serbian spruce selected for the fact that it is slow-growing and compact. This is a useful trait when wild specimens of some Serbian spruces can reach up to 30 m. By contrast, this conical green spruce grows to a maximum height of 2.5 m, making it ideal for gardens.

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Serbian spruce is a striking evergreen conifer displaying thin, gracefully arching branches and a svelte trunk. Its foliage forms in a stylish, conical silhouette. Each needle showcases a vibrant green hue, contributing to the plant's lush appearance. Typically thriving in cooler environments, serbian spruce prefers a dry atmosphere and requires shelter from strong winds. This species generally endures less than ideal conditions better than its spruce relatives but tends to struggle under the strain of heat and high humidity.