Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Picea

Species:

Picea omorika

Growth Characteristics

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

green

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, acidic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to limestone mountains; prefers acidic conditions despite limestone origin