Serbian Spruce vs Fat Albert Spruce - TreeTime.ca

Serbian Spruce vs Fat Albert Spruce

Picea pungens Fat Albert

Picea omorika

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Fat Albert Spruce
Serbian Spruce

The Fat Albert Spruce is a cold-hardy evergreen variety with silvery-blue needles, and a large, tear-drop shape. It is deer resistant, and considered a good choice for xeriscaping projects as it is quite drought tolerant.

The Fat Albert Spruce is a Blue Spruce cultivar that was introduced in the late 1970’s by the Iseli Nursery and is named after the fictional character of the same name.

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.

Fat Albert Spruce Quick Facts

Serbian Spruce Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, 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: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


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