
Serbian spruce (Picea omorika)
Serbian spruce, also known as Omorica
This tree is a medium-sized evergreen that typically reaches 20 meters in height, though it can occasionally grow up to 40 meters. Its trunk can be as wide as 1 meter in diameter. The branches are covered in buff-brown shoots that are densely hairy. The needle-like leaves measure 1 to 2 cm in length and are flattened in cross-section. The foliage is dark blue-green on the upper side and has a blue-white hue on the underside.
Key Facts About Serbian spruce
Attributes of Serbian spruce
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
15 m to 18 m
Spread
4.5 m to 8 m
Leaf Color
Green White
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Red Yellow Violet
Scientific Classification of Serbian spruce
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Conifers
Order
Pinales
Family
Pine
Genus
Spruces
Species
Serbian spruce