Picea omorika

Picea omorika, known as Serbian Spruce, looks like a traditional Christmas Tree when young before its branches arch down at maturity.

Like most evergreens, it prefers free draining soils and was introduced into the UK in the 1880s.

This lovely tree has immature cones are purple tinged before they open up brown.

Picea omorika is a lovely statuesque tree with a slender columnar habit and is ideal for large gardens or parkland.

It flushes a light green before the foliage hardens to a deeper green in the summer.

Mature Height: 12-17m