{"product_id":"serbian-spruce-picea-omorika","title":"Serbian Spruce (picea omorika)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant, narrow pyramidal form with graceful drooping branches and two-toned needles (dark green above, silvery-white below), making it a highly ornamental specimen tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for smaller gardens or limited spaces due to its slender habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly adaptable: tolerates a wide range of soils (including alkaline\/chalky, unlike many spruces), urban pollution, and cold UK conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow maintenance, requiring no pruning, with good frost tolerance and moderate drought resistance once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite selection: Full sun preferred; tolerates partial shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Moist but well-drained; thrives in loam, clay, sand, or chalky soils. Avoid waterlogged or very poor\/nutrient-deficient sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting time: From late autumn to early spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing: Allow ample room for root development; suitable as a standalone specimen or in groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare: Water regularly during establishment (first 2-3 years); mulch to retain moisture. Minimal feeding or pruning needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness: Fully hardy across the UK , suitable for most regions with adequate rainfall (\u0026gt;650mm annually).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"20-30cm","offer_id":58501503091032,"sku":null,"price":1.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_5258.jpg?v=1789938235","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/serbian-spruce-picea-omorika","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}