Serbian Spruce
Species
Picea omorika
Family
Pinaceae
Campus Location
South of Temple of Justice
Native Range
Balkan Mountains – western Serbia and eastern Bosnia
Description
- Evergreen, can grow up to 60 feet tall or more.
- Susceptible to aphids, scale and sooty mold.
- Landscape uses include specimen, screening, buffer, median strips and parking lots.
History and significance:
Originally grown for timber but not primarily for ornamental applications.