Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bog Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Paper pulp, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
PICEA omorika
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Serbian Spruce
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Serbian Spruce
In German
bilimbi
serbische Fichte
In French
bilimbi
serbe Spruce
In Spanish
bilimbi
serbio Spruce
In Greek
bilimbi
σερβική έλατο
In Portuguese
bilimbi
sérvio Spruce
In Polish
bilimbi
Świerk serbski
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Sinensi Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Serbian Spruce
Season and care of Bilimbi and Serbian Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Serbian Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Serbian Spruce season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Serbian Spruce Physical Information
Bilimbi and Serbian Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Serbian Spruce are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Serbian Spruce flower color: Not Available
- Serbian Spruce leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Serbian Spruce
Care of Bilimbi and Serbian Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serbian Spruce pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Serbian Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.