Foliage
Bark
Twig
Fruit
Form
Taxonomy
| Clade | gymnosperm |
|---|---|
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Picea |
| Species | omorika |
| Common Name | Serbian spruce |
| iTree Code | PIOM2 |
Plant Form
| Form | Evergreen tree. 50-60' tall, but has been seen at 100'. Pyramidal in shape |
|---|---|
| Height | 60 feet |
| Spread | 20 feet |
| Deciduous | No |
Identification Description
| Foliage | 1/2 - 1" long dark green on the upper side and the underside | Leaf Type
 |
Needle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 1 | ||
| Bark | Brown and scaled | ||
| Bud | not resinous, scales at the base of each bud longer than others | ||
| Twig | Brown in color, branches droop as the tree grows. | ||
| Pollen Cone | Male is said to look strawberry like, small. | ||
| Seed Cone | Cone. 1.25 - 1.75" long and .5 - .75 wide | ||
| Fall Color | dark green | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
|
pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 4a | Min | 5.0 | Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 7a | Max | 8.0 | Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Moderate | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native | |
| Region of Origin | Europe, Asia |