Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PICEA omorika
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Serbian Spruce
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Serbian Spruce
Tritoma
In German
serbische Fichte
Tritoma
In French
serbe Spruce
Tritoma
In Spanish
serbio Spruce
tritoma
In Greek
σερβική έλατο
tritoma
In Portuguese
sérvio Spruce
Tritoma
In Polish
Świerk serbski
Tritoma
In Latin
Sinensi Spruce
Trytoma
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Asparagales
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Serbian Spruce and Tritoma
Season and care of Serbian Spruce and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Serbian Spruce and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serbian Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Serbian Spruce and Tritoma Physical Information
Serbian Spruce and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Serbian Spruce and Tritoma are as follows:
Serbian Spruce flower color: Not Available
Serbian Spruce leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Serbian Spruce and Tritoma
Care of Serbian Spruce and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serbian Spruce pruning is done No pruning needed and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.