This spreading, nest-type spruce is a cross between Picea mariana and Picea omorika with attributes from both. Its blue-gray needles with silvery undersides speak of P. omorika parentage, and its shorter, softer needles come from the P. mariana side. ↑ 60 cm (2’) ↔ 1 m (3’) Zone 3 ☼
Description
MACHALA SERBIAN SPRUCE
Picea mariorika Machala
