code: 5010
A tree with a slender trunk and short ascending or drooping branches forming a very narrow, pyramidal head. One of the most graceful of the spruces.
Hardy to -30°F
Maximum Elevation: 8,500 Feet
Foliage/Flowers/Fruit
Each needle is up to 1″ long and features two white bands on the underside. They are connected to the stem by a little peg that is formally known as a pulvinus. The insignificant flowers are monoecious, meaning that male and female flowers will be found on the same plant.
The fruit produced are ovate cones that are up to 2″ long. They start out purple, then mellow to a reddish-brown as they mature.
Design Tips
- If you would like a weeping version of the Serbian spruce, look for the ‘Pendula’, ‘Berliner’s Weeper’ or ‘Pendula Bruns’ cultivars. Choose the ‘Nana’ cultivar if you would prefer a dwarf version.
- If you water it regularly for the first season to help the roots gain a proper anchoring, it will be able to tolerate some drought in subsequent seasons.
- A small Serbian spruce planted in a container could be used as a live Christmas tree, then planted in the landscape after the season is over.
Planting and Maintenance
The only pruning that is usually needed is to keep the tree free from dead, diseased or damaged branches. In extreme heat, make sure to water the tree well and frequently.
Potential Diseases
- Needle cast
- Rusts
Possible Pests
- Aphids
- Bagworms
- Borers
- Sawfly larvae
- Spider mites
- Spruce budworm larvae
- Spruce needle miner
Information:
Mature Size (generic) : TREE (20-30′ Tall) • Average WIdth
USDA Hardiness Zone : 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs : Moderate
Light Needs : Full Sun
Growth Rate : Moderate
Mature Height : 50-60 ft.
Mature Width : 20-25 ft.
Name : Serbian Spruce
