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Also Known As

  • Red Shoots Serbian Spruce

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 9'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Picea omorika 'Roter Austrieb' plant details

Picea omorika 'Roter Austrieb' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with green and red foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea omorika 'Roter Austrieb'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 9 FT tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, pyramidal, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea omorika 'Roter Austrieb'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Short needles are blue on the undersides but glossy green on the tops. In early spring, the new growth emerges a bright red color, giving this tree an outstanding array of colors throughout the seasons. An incredible selection from Germany.

Gardening facts about Picea omorika 'Roter Austrieb' plant

How to Grow Picea omorika 'Roter Austrieb'

  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
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