[Picea omorika]
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Serbian Spruce plug seedlings feature short, dark green, flat needles (similar to a Hemlock) with a breeze revealing lovely silver undersides. Serbians features beautiful purple seed cones and a visually pleasing overall conical shape. Many in the green industry consider this species the most beautiful ornamental spruce, period.
SOLD OUT till Spring, sales resume mid Jan 2025
The Missouri Botanical Garden web page for Picea omorika [link below] says it is “One of the most attractive spruces”. (Rick’s note: I have one in my own front yard, and I agree wholeheartedly). This species was introduced to the Americas around 1880, but due to its limited range, it is strangely also considered an endangered species. Few natural pests or diseases affect Picea omorika other than White Pine Weevil, which are easily controlled with over the counter pesticides.
Picea omorika plug seedlings are fast-growing, do well in full sun, and reach a height of up to 60 feet with a spread of 20 feet or more at the base. They prefer richer soils, but can do well in sandier soils if watered a couple of times per week if no rain. Serbians have no significant disease issues beyond other common species of spruce, and are fairly tolerant of both rural deer browsing and the poor air quality of big cities. This species is not very long-lived, often with a life span of just 30 to 50 years.
Plant In Record Time:
You can plant evergreen plug seedlings faster and with less effort than any traditional "bare root" evergreen seedling or transplant, upwards of 50 to 100 per hour without breaking your back, using a cordless drill and this garden auger. Click the thumbnail to watch on YouTube. This steel garden auger is FREE with purchase of 200 or more plug seedlings, or just $17.00 [our cost] with any tree purchase, or $37.00 with no tree purchase, shipped anywhere in the USA.Individual Packaging Options:
Plug seedlings are grouped in bundles or bags for shipping, but we offer individual plastic packaging, eco-friendly packaging, and cotton gift bag packaging for all sizes of plug seedlings, sold separately in matching quantities. These individual packaging services are available for plug seedlings only.
Serbian Spruce plug seedlings: characteristics and info
• prefers hardiness zones 4-7
• prefers full sun, but does ok in partial shade
• mature height and spread: up to 60 ft high, 20 ft spread
• prefers loamy sandy soils, but does well in a wide range of soils
• Missouri Botanical Garden info on Picea omorika
• Serbian Spruce Sizes and Availability:
--- Serbian Spruce seedlings [sold out till Spring 2025]
--- Serbian Spruce transplants [sold out till Fall 2025 or later]
--- Serbian Spruce plug seedlings [sold out till Spring 2025]
• Comparable alternative species: Black Spruce, Black Hills Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Meyers Spruce, Norway Spruce and White Spruce. Confused about species? Check out our Evergreen Tree Buyers Guide
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT in this species in this size, see size and availability options above. Please consider joining our very unobtrusive email list to be notified when we begin selling and shipping this species in this size. You may also request a custom invoice to pay for and reserve these specific trees in your name for a future Spring or Fall shipping season.
Prices below include all shipping and handling and a one year guarantee*:
5-pack for $38.00 (5 evergreen plug seedlings)
10-pack for $54.00 (10 evergreen plug seedlings)
25-pack for $95.00 (25 evergreen plug seedlings)
50-pack for $159.00 (50 evergreen plug seedlings)
100-pack for $229.00 (100 evergreen plug seedlings)