Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Evergreen Conifer
-
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PICEA omorika
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Serbian Spruce
Candytuft
In Hindi
Serbian Spruce
Candytuft
In German
serbische Fichte
Schleifenblume
In French
serbe Spruce
candytuft
In Spanish
serbio Spruce
candytuft
In Greek
σερβική έλατο
candytuft
In Portuguese
sérvio Spruce
ibero
In Polish
Świerk serbski
candytuft
In Latin
Sinensi Spruce
Coleus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Brassicales
Family
Pinaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Serbian Spruce and Candytuft
Season and care of Serbian Spruce and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Serbian Spruce and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serbian Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Serbian Spruce and Candytuft Physical Information
Serbian Spruce and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Serbian Spruce and Candytuft are as follows:
Serbian Spruce flower color:
Serbian Spruce leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Serbian Spruce and Candytuft
Care of Serbian Spruce and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serbian Spruce pruning is done and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Serbian Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.