Serbian Spruce - Picea omorika 'Liberec'
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Trade Names: Liberec Serbian Spruce / Range: cultivated / USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 7
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Serbian Spruce
Serbian Spruce - Picea omorika
Native to but one Bosnian River Valley, the Serbian Spruce is a widely planted ornamental tree throughout Europe. The spire like habit is due to the recumbent nature of its branches; this adaptation is thought to prevent damage from snow build-up.
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Serbian Spruce

Height: 50-60' Spread: 20-25' / Habit/Form: Narrow conical / Growth Rate: Slow / Zone: 4-7
Cultural Requirements: Prefers full sun to light shade in rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Grows best when sheltered from strong winds.

Extremely tolerant of dry conditions. Ornamental Characteristics: Very attractive, narrow evergreen with upsweeping branches and drooping branchlets. Glossy, dark green needles have distinct white bands on underside. Greenish-purple, 2-inch long cones turn reddish brown at maturity and hang from drooping branches. Uses in the Landscape: Use as a windscreen, as a specimen plant, or in a grouping.