Serbian Spruce

Picea omorika (Pinaceae) is a narrow, pyramidal evergreen conifer endemic to a small area of limestone mountains in Bosnia and Serbia. It grows to about 60 feet tall with a remarkably slender profile. The flattened needles are dark green above with prominent silvery-white bands beneath, creating a bicolored effect when wind moves the branches.

Serbian spruce is one of the most adaptable and ornamental spruces, tolerating a wider range of conditions than most species including some air pollution and alkaline soils. It grows best in full sun on well-drained soil. The narrow form makes it well suited for tight spaces where other spruces would be too wide. Hardy in Zones 4a to 8b.