Sky Trails Serbian Spruce

Picea omorika 'Sky Trails'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Evergreen Tree
Plant Family: Pinaceae
Plant Description: Narrow, pyramidal evergreen conifer. Serbian spruce is one of the best spruces for the landscape due to its tolerance of urban conditions. Deep green to blue-green needles have silvery colored stripes; providing a pleasing contrast. Graceful branches grow all the way to the ground. Sky Trails has a tall, upright, weeping habit and resembles Douglas fir. Bark is reddish-brown. Cones are roughly egg-shaped. Prefers moist, fertile soils but is tolerant of other conditions.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Tree - Evergreen
Plant Care: Tree - Evergreen (single-stemmed woody plants that keep their leaves during winter): Light pruning is required to maintain desired shape and to avoid branching problems such as double-leader stems. Evergreen trees can be difficult to establish. Adequate winter moisture is critical for the first 2-3 years until the roots establish. If there is a dry winter check the root ball with your finger for moisture before watering. Monitor for pests and diseases.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 30-35' tall x 8-10' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Blue-green, Green

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Commercial Concepts
    • South Property Line
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter