Picea omorika – The Elegant Serbian Spruce

Picea omorika – The Elegant Serbian Spruce

Picea omorika, known as the Serbian Spruce, is one of the most graceful and decorative evergreen conifers used in landscape design. Native to the mountainous regions of Serbia and Bosnia, this species stands out with its narrow, pyramidal crown and dense, upright growth habit that keeps a perfect shape all year round.

Its needles are dark green on top and silvery-blue underneath, creating a shimmering effect that brings depth and texture to any garden. With its refined appearance and high resilience, Picea omorika is an excellent choice for both private gardens and urban environments.

🌳 Key Features:

• Height: 10–20 m (up to 30 m in natural habitats)

• Crown: slender, pyramidal, and dense

• Needles: dark green with a silver-blue underside

• Growth rate: slow to moderate

• Soil: prefers well-drained, moist but not waterlogged soil

• Light: full sun to partial shade

• Hardiness: excellent frost and pollution resistance

💚 Advantages:

• Ideal for hedges, alleys, solitary planting, and rock gardens

• Keeps its symmetrical, elegant shape with minimal care

• Hardy and adaptable, perfect for cold climates and city areas

• Provides year-round greenery and structure to the landscape

• A symbol of natural harmony, freshness, and refinement

✨ Picea omorika adds timeless beauty to any outdoor space – an evergreen masterpiece that combines strength, elegance, and serene charm.

Suitable for both yard decoration and Christmas decoration.