Picea omorika 'Expansa'

Also Known As

Expansa Serbian Spruce

Plant type

shrub, conifer, groundcover

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Picea omorika 'Expansa' plant details

Picea omorika 'Expansa' is a slow-growing evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea omorika 'Expansa'

Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea omorika 'Expansa'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is usually a nice prostrate growing spruce, although it can grow upright as well. The underside of its needles are silver, and the tops are an attractive bluish-green. Growth Rate slow, 3-6" annually