SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea omorika 'Kamenz'

COMMON NAME: Kamenz Serbian Spruce

GARDEN SIZE: 2 ft. tall x 4 ft. wide if left in natural form

GROWTH RATE: Slow (up to 3-5 inches/year under ideal conditions)

USDA ZONE: 4-7

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Spreading

FOLIAGE: Evergreen conifer; two-tone needles, green on top and silver beneath

FLOWERS: n/a

FRUIT: Cones

PLANT ORIGIN: Western Serbia,Eastern Bosnia, and Herzegovina

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides winter cover and nesting areas for small mammals and birds.

FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning in late winter or early summer is best if you do decide to trim them.

PET SAFETY: May be toxic in large amounts, but not commonly eaten by pets. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.

USES: Groundcover, Slopes, Specimen.