Picea omorika
Serbian Spruce
Certainly one of the most beautiful of Spruces this is a medium to large slender columnar tree which grows quickly.
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Description
The Serbian Spruce was widely distributed through much of Europe before the onset of the Ice Age.
It was not however introduced to Britain until the late 1880s. Similar in looks to a traditional Christmas tree when young its branches adopt a graceful pendulous habit when mature.
Certainly one of the most beautiful of Spruces this is a medium to large slender columnar tree which grows quickly.
It tolerates air pollution calcareous soils and is good as an evergreen street or avenue subject.
If planting in a public area my advice is to install after Christmas and not before!
Mature heights and crown spread can vary depending on environmental conditions
Mature height: 12-17m
Mature spread: 5-6m