Picea omorika Wodan - Serbian Spruce
Picea omorika Wodan - Serbian Spruce
Picea omorika Wodan
Serbian Spruce
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Description
Forming a lovely, chubby pyramid, Picea omorika 'Wodan' is a dwarf Serbian spruce, with very slow growth, possessing a unique personality. Its short and very dense branches resemble small, slightly upright, green-blue brushes, with silver reverse. Its silhouette integrates well in small gardens, enlivens large rockeries, works wonders in pots on the terrace, and lends itself well to the art of bonsai. It is a small, vigorous, undemanding and very hardy conifer which does not require pruning. It is content with well-drained, not-too-dry soil and a sunny exposure.
Picea omorika, also called Serbian spruce, is a plant from 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 very harsh natural environment, this tree exceeds 30 m (98 ft 5 in) in height with a narrow pyramidal shape and pendulous branches. This conifer shows tolerance towards the soil and withstands pollution.
The 'Wodan' variety stands out for its unusual pyramidal shape, which gives it the appearance of a miniature Christmas tree. Initially, this bush forms a straight cone with irregular vegetation, then transforms over the years into a beautiful slightly thickened pyramid. Its growth is very slow, around 5 cm (2 in) per year. A 10-year-old specimen will not exceed 60 cm (23.6 in) in height and 45 cm (17.7 in) in diameter at the base. It produces thin and short, tight branches, slightly directed towards the sky. They are covered with relatively long, flattened and shiny, aromatic needles, arranged radially around the branches. They are bright blue-green on top and have 2 bright white bands underneath, giving the foliage a silvery sheen.
The dwarf Serbian spruce 'Wodan' deserves to be better known and planted in gardens. With its easy cultivation, personality, and very limited growth, it is a perfect plant for small gardens, rockeries, and terraces. It can also be cultivated as a bonsai. It thrives in many situations and adapts to various climates, as long as the soil is well-drained. This plant pairs well with large stones, geometric lines, and brickwork. It can be combined with prostrate (Juniperus horizontalis Blue Chip) Rounded or columnar dwarf conifers. The architectural qualities of conifers naturally impose themselves in the design of a contemporary garden, which prefers the aesthetics of forms, silhouettes, and textures to flowers. These plants provide lasting structure to a flower bed, mark the pathways and border the terrace, easily replacing the strong presence of trimmed boxwood or holly. They go well with heathers, shrubby salvias, or ground cover plants such as aubrietas and ceraistes, as well as light-flowered shrubs like gauras. The key is to play with volumes and colours.
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Picea omorika 'Wodan' should be planted from September to November and from February to June in ordinary, well-drained, moist or dry, fertile, even slightly limestone and occasionally dry, soil. Sandy, humus-rich or stony soil will be perfectly suitable. Choose a sunny location or, at most, partially shaded. This variety is resistant to wind. 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 very 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).
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 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.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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