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Picea omorika

Serbian Spruce

Evergreen conifer with a narrow pyramidal shape and silvery-blue needles featuring distinct white stomatal bands on the undersides. Native to the mountainous Balkans.

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Plant Details

Common Name	Serbian Spruce
Family	Pinaceae
Genus	Picea
Species	Omorika
Origin	Balkans (Serbia, Montenegro)
Blooming	Cone development in late summer to autumn
Leaf Color	Blue-green with white bands underneath
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining acidic to neutral loam with organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil moderately moist during establishment, drought tolerant once mature. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for compact growth and color retention; tolerates partial shade

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release conifer fertilizer in early spring only

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Pruning

Minimal pruning required; shape young trees before they harden off

Pest Control Aphid Needle Scale Spider Mite Webbing Caterpillar

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Dec

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

-13° – 90°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

30% – 80%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

1000 – 50000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

800 – 2500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

25% – 60%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

400 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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