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Picea omorika 'KAREL' dwarf Serbian spruce
size/type
low or groundcovering,low or groundcovering
usual height
0,3-0,8m
usual width
0,4-1m
leaves
evergreen conifer
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
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Description of the plant:
Karel is a dwarf Serbian spruce with short, dark green needles. It is a very slow-growing, dense conifer that makes only about 5-7 cm per year. In 10 years you can expect height of 50-60 cm, and 60-70 cm width. Naturally it forms a cushion, similarly to another dwarf spruce called Nidiformis whose colour, however, is much lighter. Karel is always very dark green.
Growing conditions and care
Dwarf conifers are ideal for small gardens, rockeries, throws, and containers. They needn’t be pruned. They can take periods of drought but dislike boggy soil and will almost certainly die in wet and compacted ground. Fully hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 26-01-2012
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