Picea omorika Morava - Serbian Spruce
Picea omorika Morava - Serbian Spruce
Picea omorika Morava
Serbian Spruce
It remarkably resembles Picea omorika 'Beskid'. What is the difference between the two?
denis , 26/08/2017
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Description
Picea omorika 'Morava' is a dwarf conifer, with very slow growth, and is one of the most beautiful Serbian spruces. It forms a lovely compact and very bright dome, as its short needles play with the light, displaying a silver reverse that contrasts with its dark green upper side. Its short, very dense branches resemble small brushes. Its round and silvery silhouette is interesting in small gardens, large rockeries, and pots on the terrace. It is a very hardy, undemanding small conifer which does not require pruning. It is content with well-drained soil, not too dry, not too chalky, and a sunny exposure.
Picea omorika, also known as the Serbian spruce, is a plant of the pinaceae family native to Bosnia and Serbia. It is a rare species, endemic to the Drina Valley (in Western and Eastern Serbia). In its harsh natural environment, this tree exceeds 30 m (98 ft 5 in) in height with a narrow pyramidal shape and pendulous branches. This conifer is very tolerant in terms of soil type and also tolerates pollution very well.
'Morava' is a dwarf variety, with a very compact habit, which forms a very regular dome or globe after many years, slightly wider than it is tall. Its growth is very slow, about 4 to 5 cm (1.6 to 2 in) per year. A 20-year-old specimen will reach 40 cm (15.7 in) in height and 80 cm (31.5 in) in diameter. At maturity, it will reach about 80 cm (31.5 in) in height and 1 m (3 ft 4 in) in width, depending on the growing conditions. It produces rigid, thin and short branches, arranged in a bushy and very dense tuft. They are covered with flattened, aromatic needles, arranged in dense brushes. They are dark green on the upper side and have 2 white and shiny bands on the underside, giving the foliage a silvery sheen.
The dwarf Serbian spruce 'Morava' deserves to be discovered and planted more in gardens. With its easy cultivation, its personality, and its very reduced development, it is a perfect plant for small gardens, rockeries, and terraces. It thrives in many situations, tolerates temporary drought, and adapts to various climates, as long as the soil is well-drained. This plant goes well with large stones, geometric lines, and masonry. The architectural qualities of conifers naturally impose themselves in the design of a contemporary garden, which prefers the aesthetics of shapes, silhouettes, and textures over flowers. These plants durably structure a flower bed, mark pathways and border the terrace, easily replacing the strong presence of trimmed boxwood or holly. They go well with dense perennials, such as heathers, perennial geraniums, or shrubby salvias, as well as ground-cover plants such as aubrietas and ceraistes, and light-flowered shrubs such as gauras. The key is to play with volumes and colours.
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Picea omorika Morava is best planted from September to November and from February to June in ordinary, well-drained, moist or dry, fertile soil. While it can tolerate some limestone, it will grow better in neutral to slightly acidic soil. Sandy, humus-rich or rocky soil will be perfectly suitable. Choose a sunny or semi-shaded location, sheltered from prevailing winds. Soak the root ball well before planting. Add organic fertilizer at planting and water generously in the first few years, and in case of prolonged drought. Apply a special conifer fertilizer every year in April and weed the soil in summer. This hardy conifer (down to at least -30°C (-22 °F)) dislikes heavy soils, waterlogged in winter. Pruning is not necessary.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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