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	The Morton Arboretum - Spruce
		Spruce are the dominant tree throughout much of the northern extensions of the world's temperate regions and are very well represented in our Pinetum.
		The spruce genus (Picea) has about 35 species world wide, is most closely related to the pine genus (Pinus), and is well distributed throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere (boreal to subtropical regions).
		Especially eye-catching are the upswept white undersides of the dark green needles on the Serbian spruce (Picea omorika).
	www.mortonarb.org /main.taf?p=2,2,2,6,2 (298 words)

	Serbian Spruce (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Serbian spruces reach their mature height in 50 to 60 years.
		While most Spruces have needles that are square when cut in cross section, Serbian spruce foliage is similar to that of hemlocks and firs whose needles are flat.
		The flowers of Serbian spruces are soft cones, greenish male ones clustering around the ends of the lower branches of the tree, and orange-red female ones on the upper branches.
	www.yardener.com /SerbianSpruce.html (227 words)

	Penn State Entomology - Pennsylvania Christmas Trees
		Introduced to cultivation in the late 1800's, Serbian spruce is native to a small region of limestone mountains along the upper Drina river of Bosnia and Serbia, in Southeastern Europe.
		Serbian is one of the few spruces with flat needles like a hemlock, not the four-sided needles of most spruces.
		Serbian transplants well in spring or fall from containers or as a BandB plant and establishes quickly under a variety of landscape conditions.
	ctrees.cas.psu.edu /cultural/serbian_spruce.htm (603 words)

	Serbian Spruce - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Serbian Spruce (Picea omorika, in Serb: Панчићева оморика, Pančićeva Omorika) is a rare, local spruce, endemic to the Drina River valley in western Serbia and eastern Bosnia near Višegrad.
		It was originally discovered near the village of Zaovine on the Tara Mountain in 1875, and named by the Serbian botanist Josif Pančić.
		This spruce is not a major source of nutrition to wildlife, but does provide cover for birds and small mammals.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Serbian_Spruce (243 words)

	Panciceva omorika
		The discovery of Serbian spruce, till then unknown coniferous species in European forests, is a particularly significant contribution to botanical science.
		Given that the branches of Serbian spruce were brought from Bajina Bašta, he attempted unsuccessfully, through his acquaintances in that region, to get cones.
		Though the Serbian spruce bears cones both in May and August, May cones are overripe, open and empty and August ones are not fully ripe, closed and full of seeds.
	pancic.bio.bg.ac.yu /Engl/Biography/Serbian_spruce.html (547 words)

	Spruce - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Spruce (etymologically from Polish "z Prus" meaning "from Prussia") refers to trees of the Genus Picea, a genus of about 35 species of coniferous evergreen trees in the Family Pinaceae, found in the northern temperate and boreal (taiga) regions of the earth.
		Spruces are large trees, from 20–60 (–95) m tall when mature, and can be distinguished by their whorled branches and conical form.
		Spruce wood, often called whitewood, is used for many purposes, ranging from general construction work and crates to highly specialised uses in wooden aircraft and stringed musical instruments including guitars, mandolins, cellos, and violins.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spruce (552 words)

	Care and Feeding
		Spruce are a beautiful hardy tree and can grow almost anywhere so they are a good choice.
		The Colorado Blue spruce, picea pungens glauca is not only a blue color, but also is green, and what we call a "shiner." A shiner is blue and has a silver glow to it.
		Spruce can grow to 100 feet and be quite broad so if you have a small area in which to plant it, it would be best to get a dwarf variety, such as 'Montgomery', 'Fat Albert" or 'Hoopsi'.
	www.possabilities-spruce.com /hints.htm (2445 words)

	Penn State News
		Spruce trees which are members of the genus Picea make effective large area landscape plants.
		Spruce grow native in the cool-humid northern regions of the country from New England through the Great Lakes to the West Coast.
		Oriental Spruce seems to adapt to a variety of soil types as long as they are not too wet.
	www.psu.edu /ur/2000/spruce2.html (664 words)

	Ohio Christmas Tree Producers Manual, Bulletin 670, The Spruces (Picea Spp.)
		Spruce needles are borne singly along the twigs and are usually relatively short and sharp-pointed.
		Needle retention on cut Norway spruce is very poor and because of this, sales, and consequently planting, of the species have declined in recent years.
		Growth begins later in spring than Norway spruce; thus, Serbian spruce is not as likely to be damaged by late spring frost.
	ohioline.osu.edu /b670/b670_6.html (779 words)

	Spruce (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Colorado Blue Spruce - Colorado Blue Spruce Trees - (Latin name "Picea pungens") should grow to be six feet in about eight years on a good site, when starting with a two-year-old seedling..
		Norway Spruce - Norway Spruce Trees - (Latin name "Picea abies") can grow to be as tall as five feet in six or seven years when planted on a good site, and will ultimately tower over the landscape at one hundred and fifty feet..
		Serbian Spruce - Serbian Spruce - (Latin name "Picea omorica") will shape a narrow, cone shaped silhouette with its graceful, arching branches..
	www.prolandscaper.info /trees/spruce.html (141 words)

	Blue Sterling Nursery
		Picea glauca or White Spruce is a conical tree growing to 25 meters high in its native area of Canada, Northern United States from Minnesota to Maine at around 610 to 1700 meters elevation.
		The Black Spruce is commonly found from Labrador to Alaska and south to Michigan and in the mountains to West Virginia.
		The Serbian Spruce or Picea omorika is, in its native territory of Yugoslavia, Bosnia, and Serbia, found on the steep limestone slopes (900-1700 meters) of the middle Drina River Valley.
	www.bluesterling.com /Picea.htm (3876 words)

	Plant of the Month
		Serbian Spruce is an excellent evergreen for use in the landscape.
		Serbian Spruce is a native of Yugoslavia and is hardy to zone 4.
		While Serbian Spruce naturally grows with a somewhat weeping habit, there are also several weeping forms available including Picea omorika Â‘PendulaÂ’and Picea omorika Â‘Pendula BrunsÂ’, which is a very strong weeper.
	www.mnlandscape.org /plantofthemonth.htm?key=224 (215 words)

	Gardening - Spruce Up Your Landscape - ArcaMax Publishing
		This spruce has a complementary shape to the Colorado spruce, and the needles are quite a bit shorter and dark gray-green, giving the tree a fine texture.
		When choosing spruces for your landscape, keep in mind that they must be planted in full sun in order to maintain their lovely shapes.
		Spruces seldom, if ever, need pruning, and once-a-year fertilization after they are established will keep your trees looking good for many, many years.
	www.arcamax.com /gardening/s-21220-905211 (626 words)

	Arnold Arboretum - Self-guided conifer tour
		This spruce has a particularly graceful look with a very slender trunk, drooping branches that ascend at the tips, and a narrow top.
		Serbian spruce is resistant to most pests and quite drought tolerant.
		Characteristic of the genus Picea, the cones of the Serbian spruce are pendulous.
	www.arboretum.harvard.edu /plants/conifers/tour.html (1680 words)

	Spruce
		Spruce has scaling or flaking bark, and, in general, its needles are short enough for use in most sizes of bonsai, with many dwarf varieties available.
		Spruce, in general, need to keep a decent-sized root ball, and may need to be planted in a deep pot to achieve this.
		Picea engelmannii is one of the toughest spruces, and is forgiving of mistakes made due to over-enthusiastic root/branch pruning.
	www.bonsai-bci.com /species/spruce.html (1762 words)

	Trees of Reed: Spruces
		There are about 50 species of spruce in the world, all in the Northern Hemisphere and half being from China.
		The spruce is a conical evergreen often with scaly bark.
		Native to the Northwest, the Sitka Spruce is the largest of the spruce family and a fast grower.
	web.reed.edu /trees/TreePages/PICE.html (355 words)

	WindbreakTrees.com
		The Serbian Spruce is a medium to fast growing (2ft + per year) evergreen that has a needle that is 1 inch long and is dark green on the top and a silver on the bottom.
		The Serbian spruce does not like wet feet so needs an area that is well drained or on a slope where the excess water can drain away.
		The Serbian spruce in Iowa is doing very well and is a recommended windbreak tree.
	www.windbreaktrees.com /serbian.html (382 words)

	Cytospora Canker of Spruce, HYG-3033-96
		This disease is caused by a fungus and is frequently found on Norway spruce and Colorado blue spruce and its cultivars.
		White spruce is also susceptible and there are a few reports on Serbian spruce.
		In addition to the spruces, Cytospora canker is sometimes found associated with Douglas fir, hemlocks, larches, and balsam fir.
	ohioline.osu.edu /hyg-fact/3000/3033.html (541 words)

	Serbian Spruce from The Old Log House Plantation
		Serbian Spruce is known for its beautiful flue foliage and its majestic, swooping branches.
		This tree is lesser known than the Colorado spruce and Norway spruce but may just be superior to both.
		The needles are less sharp than the other spruces, making this a more desirable tree to bring in the house for the Christmas season.
	www.loghouseplantation.com /SerbianSpruce.htm (172 words)

	Spruce Picea plant and seed varieties from rich farm garden
		Himalayan Spruce - Picea morinda or Picea smithiana - Native to Tian Shan, Xinjiang and Kazakhstan.
		Likiang Spruce - Picea likiangensis - Rarely found native of high elevations in southwestern China with a broad conical shape and dark green to blue green needles.
		Serbian Spruce - Picea omorica - Tall, slender evergreen with drooping branches that turn slightly up at the ends.
	www.richfarmgarden.com /spruce.html (549 words)

	SEPTEMBER 2005 PLANT OF THE MONTH
		Unlike the stiff and somewhat artificial uniformity of Colorado spruce, Serbian spruce (50-60' tall and spreading 15-25' wide) displays a softer side with its slender trunk, narrow and strongly pyramidal growth habit, short ascending branches, and interesting two-toned needles.
		In its native haunts (southeastern Europe, specifically to the region formally known as Yugoslavia), Serbian spruce is usually found on limestone outcroppings at elevations of between 2,500 and 6,000 feet above sea level.
		Serbian spruce will grow practically anywhere as long as drainage is adequate, but the most impressive specimens usually are found on sites where trees are afforded some relief from drought and late afternoon sun.
	www.bickarb.org /plantMonth/september_2005.html (427 words)

	Picea omorika: Serbian Spruce
		In northern areas, Spruce budworm larvae feed on developing buds and young needles.
		The Spruce needle miner makes a small hole in the base of a needle then mines out the center.
		Spruce may be attacked by needle casts causing needles to turn yellow or brown and drop off.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /ST451 (583 words)

	White Spruce Seedling Plugs For Sale - Retail Wholesale Nursery Stock
		White Spruce are native to the northern United States and Canada, and are very tolerant of cold windy conditions, partial shade and wet soils such as stream banks and lake shores.
		White Spruce habitat is generally from Indiana north, although they grow at higher elevations in lower states.
		White Spruce are an important food source for Grouse and other seed eating birds, as well as red squirrels.
	www.nurserymen.com /trees-seedling-plugs/white-spruce-seedling-plugs.html (259 words)

	Siberian Spruce / Picea omorika
		Siberian Spruce is best used as a specimen, wind break, screen, or perhaps as an evergreen street tree for narrow overhead spaces.
		This spruce is not subject to the canker problems common to Blue Spruce, so it makes a great substitute.
		Siberian Spruce / Picea omorika are available for purchase from Treefind.com by clicking here.
	www.treefind.com /serbian_spruce.asp (199 words)

	Spruce Trees
		Did you know that Black Hills Spruce trees have dark, dark brown bark and dark, dark green needles which are their leaves.
		There are no species of European Spruce trees named for the Black Forest, but the Rocky Mountains' Spruce trees which have remained for millions of years in the Black Hills were named well.
		Spruce trees are not just valuable as evergreen trees suitable for rich, year 'round, dark green color from their dense needle-leaves, and of course, for Christmastime.
	seedlingsrus.com /Spruce.html (767 words)

	Tree Details—The Tree Guide at arborday.org
		The needles are light-green to blue-green with purple to cinnamon colored one and a half inch cones.
		The Serbian Spruce can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map.
		The Serbian Spruce grows to be 50' - 60' feet in height.
	www.arborday.org /treeguide/TreeDetail.cfm?ID=136 (236 words)

	evergreen trees
		Dwarf Alberta Spruce is very slow growing with an extremely compact conical growth habit.
		Serbian Spruce - Narrow pyramidal tree with dark green needles above contrasted by silvery-white beneath.
		Dwarf Serbian Spruce is a dense dwarf form usually broader than tall.
	www.ext.nodak.edu /county/cass/horticulture/treeshrub/evrgrtrees.htm (642 words)

	Serbian spruce stolen (Dec. 10, 2002)
		Over the weekend, one of the eight Serbian spruce trees on campus went missing.
		Serbian spruce trees, native to southeastern Europe and planted throughout the Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States, are distinctive for their narrow shape, dark green foliage and arching branches.
		He points out that while taking a tree from campus may save a few bucks, it could cost the university hundreds - he estimates the value of the stolen Serbian spruce to have been $235.
	www.news.wisc.edu /8096 (253 words)

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