Description of Serbian decorative spruce
Serbian spruce is one of the fastest growing types of spruce. She has an openwork crown and a straight, powerful trunk. It is suitable for creating an alley.
This spruce attracts attention with its beautiful appearance. Its crown is spreading, up to 3-4 m in diameter. A tree grows up to 20 m in height, there are specimens up to 40 m in height. Spruce grows quickly. In the first years, the increase is insignificant, then after 2-3 years the trunk becomes 35 cm higher annually, and the crown is 15 cm wider.
Serbian spruce is widespread in North America and Western Europe
The life span of ate is up to 300 years. Description of the tree:
- The crown is conical or narrow pyramidal in shape, the bark is red-gray, slightly rough. The trunk of an adult spruce is up to 1 m in diameter.
- The branches are densely pubescent, their ends are slightly raised upward. The needles are two-colored, from above it is dark green, and at the end it acquires a white-blue tint. The needles are 1-2 cm long.
- When the spruce reaches 15 years of age, it has many brown and purple-brown cones. Their length is 3-6 cm.
Serbian spruce looks elegant at any age. The trunk is not exposed, the lower branches of old trees are preserved.
The most in demand are dwarf and alpine spear-shaped forms. Spruce “Nana” is popular. It grows up to 4-5 m in height. It can be grown in containers.
How to grow a Serbian decorative spruce
This spruce is suitable for the Russian climate. It is frost-resistant, can withstand frosts down to -42˚С. It can withstand high temperatures and high humidity better than other types.
Other benefits of growing spruce:
- shade-tolerant and wind-resistant;
- resistant to urban conditions, smoke and gas pollution;
- unpretentious in care, does not require pruning;
- not affected by pests and diseases;
- grows quickly;
- there are many decorative varieties.
For planting, it is better to choose a site with loamy soil. The tree can grow in poor soil, but if the soil is fertile, then the crown will be more lush. Spruce needs good aeration. Stagnant water is destructive for her.
For a tree to grow quickly, it needs sunlight. Growth will slow down in the shade. After planting a young seedling, soil compaction should not be allowed, so loosen the soil to a depth of 7 cm. The spruce does not like replanting, this procedure weakens it. In summer, it is advisable to water young seedlings 1-2 times a week. Pour out 10 liters of water.
Decorative spruce from Serbia is ideal for landscaping the city. It can be used in group plantings to create alleys and decorate recreation areas, it also looks beautiful in solo performance.