The Serbian Spruce (Picea omorika), is a medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree that belongs to the Pinaceae family known for being a symbol of Serbian folklore. The Serbian Spruces is native to the Drina River valley in western Serbia as well as eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. The pyramidal crown of the Serbian Spruce makes it favorable for use as a Christmas tree. The Serbian Spruce has a thick trunk with pendant branches and leaves that resemble needles with a blue-green coloring. The Serbian Spruce is non-flowering and produces cones that are long and have a spindle shape. The Serbian Spruce is in danger of extinction as it is threatened by fires.
Serbian Spruces have a typical overall height between 50’-60’ (15.2-18.3 m) and spread diameter of 15’-25' (4.6-7.6 m). Exceptional mature Serbian Spruce trees may grow to a height of 164’ (50 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Serbian Spruce has a diameter of 30”-40” (.76-1 m) with needle-like leaf lengths between .39”-.79” (10-20 mm).
The Serbian Spruce (Picea omorika), is a medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree that belongs to the Pinaceae family known for being a symbol of Serbian folklore. The Serbian Spruces is native to the Drina River valley in western Serbia as well as eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. The pyramidal crown of the Serbian Spruce makes it favorable for use as a Christmas tree. The Serbian Spruce has a thick trunk with pendant branches and leaves that resemble needles with a blue-green coloring. The Serbian Spruce is non-flowering and produces cones that are long and have a spindle shape. The Serbian Spruce is in danger of extinction as it is threatened by fires.
Serbian Spruces have a typical overall height between 50’-60’ (15.2-18.3 m) and spread diameter of 15’-25' (4.6-7.6 m). Exceptional mature Serbian Spruce trees may grow to a height of 164’ (50 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Serbian Spruce has a diameter of 30”-40” (.76-1 m) with needle-like leaf lengths between .39”-.79” (10-20 mm).
