Serbian Spruce Tree Seeds (Picea omorika)
Serbian Spruce Tree Seeds (Picea omorika)
Graceful form. Silvery needles. Mountain elegance in every season.
Picea omorika, the Serbian Spruce, is a refined evergreen native to the Balkan mountains and prized for its narrow, elegant shape and shimmering two-tone needles—green above and silver beneath. Cold-hardy, adaptable, and striking year-round, it’s the perfect choice for landscapes needing vertical structure and lasting beauty.
- Elegant pyramidal form with upward-curving branches and dense foliage
- Distinctive two-tone needles—deep green above, silver-white below
- Cold-hardy and pollution-tolerant—thrives in urban and mountain climates alike
- Low-maintenance evergreen ideal for screens, windbreaks, or specimen plantings
Growing Details
- Botanical Name: Picea omorika
- Common Name: Serbian Spruce
- Germination Rate: 86%
- Harvest Year: 2024
- Source Location: France
- Stratification: Recommended (30–45 days cold stratification; full instructions included)
- USDA Zones: 4–7
- Soil: Moist, well-drained loam or sandy loam; tolerates clay
- Light: Full sun to light shade
- Height: 50–60 feet
- Spread: 20–25 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Plant Serbian Spruce seeds to add structure, movement, and lasting sophistication to your landscape. With its slender form and silvery shimmer, it delivers alpine beauty and reliable performance from garden borders to grand estates.
FAQ
Can Serbian Spruce be grown from seed?
Yes. After a short cold stratification period, seeds germinate readily in spring. Seedlings develop a strong taproot and symmetrical growth early on.
How fast does it grow?
Expect 8–12 inches of growth per year under good conditions—steady, even growth that maintains a uniform, tidy shape.
Will it tolerate heat or poor soils?
Serbian Spruce is more tolerant than most spruces, adapting to urban conditions, variable soils, and moderate heat with consistent watering.
Evergreen Seed Co. is trusted by growers nationwide for rare, high-viability conifer seeds. Each lot is freshly sourced, tested (86% germination rate), and packaged with complete stratification and planting instructions for success from seed to stately spruce.
FAQ
FAQ
Do you pre-stratify the seeds?
Most of our seeds are not pre-stratified. We ship them unstratified so you can control germination timing based on your local growing season. We sell to all 50 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and since each region has different planting windows, pre-stratifying would risk seeds germinating in transit or before you're ready to plant.
True stratification requires cold, moist conditions, which can lead to premature sprouting or mold if not timed properly. To avoid this, we store most seeds in dry cold conditions to preserve viability — but this does not initiate stratification.
Do any of your seeds need to stay moist? (Recalcitrant seeds)
Yes — some species we offer are recalcitrant, meaning they must remain moist to stay viable and cannot be dried out. Examples include: Chestnut, Hazelnut, Paw Paw, etc.
These seeds are shipped in moist cold storage and are clearly labeled on the product page when applicable. Please refrigerate immediately upon arrival and follow included care instructions.
Do you ship internationally?
We currently ship to the United States and Canada only. Unfortunately, we cannot ship to other countries without a phytosanitary certificate, which is required by most international customs agencies.
If you're interested in shipping outside North America, please contact us. Note that a phytosanitary certificate typically adds $60–$80 USD per seed type and must be arranged in advance.
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & Packaging
Hand-packed in resealable zipper kraft paper seed bags
Stratification and planting instructions included with every order
1 free bonus seed pack included with every order
Ships within 3–5 business days via USPS
Return Policy
Return Policy
Due to the nature of our products, we do not accept returns on seeds.
However, if your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 7 days and we’ll make it right.
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