Picea omorika 'Nana'

Dwarf Serbian Spruce

Dwarf Serbian Spruce (Picea omorika ‘Nana’) has dark green needles with pale undersides that brighten the surface of the plant. The short, densely arranged branches give young specimens a rounded, compact outline.

With age, the plant develops a broader upright crown and becomes a substantial pyramidal conifer. The two-tone foliage adds depth to mixed evergreen plantings. Allow room for that later height rather than treating a young rounded plant as permanently small.

Plant in sun with moist, well-drained soil. A cool site sheltered from drying winds helps keep the foliage in good condition.

Approximate garden size
• Width: 8 ft; larger with age
• Height: 10 ft; larger with age

Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 4; upper limit varies with climate

Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant
• Border

Plant type

Conifer, Dwarf Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

10 ft+

Width

8 ft+

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Does not flower

Flower color

None

Leaf color

Dark Green, Silver

Fall color

Dark Green, Silver

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright, Pyramidal

Bark

Platy

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No