Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
PICEA omorika
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Serbian Spruce
Artichoke
In Hindi
Serbian Spruce
Artichoke
In German
serbische Fichte
Artischocke
In French
serbe Spruce
Artichaut
In Spanish
serbio Spruce
Alcachofa
In Greek
σερβική έλατο
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
sérvio Spruce
Alcachofra
In Polish
Świerk serbski
Karczoch
In Latin
Sinensi Spruce
cactus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Pinaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Serbian Spruce and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Serbian Spruce and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Serbian Spruce and Artichoke. Serbian Spruce has thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Serbian Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Serbian Spruce has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin irritation and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Serbian Spruce and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Serbian Spruce and Artichoke
Season and care of Serbian Spruce and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Serbian Spruce and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serbian Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Serbian Spruce and Artichoke Physical Information
Serbian Spruce and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Serbian Spruce and Artichoke are as follows:
Serbian Spruce flower color: Not Available
Serbian Spruce leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Serbian Spruce and Artichoke
Care of Serbian Spruce and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serbian Spruce pruning is done No pruning needed and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Serbian Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.