Serbian Spruce
Picea omorika
- Native to:
- NW. Balkan Pen.
Original: PANJAVISION ; this edit: MPF,Ivar Leidus,Crusier,Edoderoo,Dalibor Ballian,mikepirie (www.inaturalist.org),thomas-- (www.inaturalist.org),thomas-- (www.inaturalist.org),thomas-- (www.inaturalist.org),thomas-- (www.inaturalist.org),thomas-- (www.inaturalist.org),Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Genus:
- Picea
- Species:
- Picea omorika
- USDA Symbol:
- PIOM2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for optimal germination. Cold stratification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI