Serbian Spruce vs Skybound Cedar - TreeTime.ca

Serbian Spruce vs Skybound Cedar

Thuja occidentalis Skybound

Picea omorika

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Skybound Cedar
Serbian Spruce

The Skybound Cedar is a newer variety that is usually hardier than the Brandon Cedar and richer in color. The dark green, scale-like foliage maintain their needles and color throughout the winter.

Cedars enjoy average to moist soil conditions and should not be allowed to dry out. It's small size, spread and columnar shape make the Skybound Cedar an excellent accent tree or border hedge that can be expected to live up to 50 years under ideal conditions.

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.

Skybound Cedar Quick Facts

Serbian Spruce Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


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


Other Names: skybound arborvitae