Serbian Spruce vs Korean Pine - TreeTime.ca

Serbian Spruce vs Korean Pine

Pinus koraiensis

Picea omorika

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Korean Pine
Serbian Spruce

Korean Pine is an attractive conifer suitable for shelterbelts, privacy screens, and ornamental planting. This tree is especially prized for its pine nuts. Korean Pine nuts are larger than most other species. They can be used in salads, pesto sauce, and other foods.

This conifer is generally tolerant of urban conditions but much prefers cool summer climates.

Serbian Spruce is a medium-sized evergreen. Even in the absence of competition, Serbian Spruce has a slender form.

It is commonly used as an ornamental tree due to its columnar shape. Serbian Spruce can grow on a variety of sites, but it prefers moist drained soils.

Korean Pine Quick Facts

Serbian Spruce Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Nuts: large edible seeds
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none


In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: chinese pinenut