A graceful, narrow spruce with two-toned needles that shimmer silver underneath for a crisp, elegant evergreen look
FEATURES:
- Narrow, upright habit with a sleek, spire-like silhouette
- Dark green needles with silvery undersides for a soft two-tone effect
- Fine, elegant texture that reads light and refined, not bulky
- Graceful, slightly layered branching with a naturally tapered form
- Dense evergreen presence that holds its shape with minimal pruning
- Strong winter interest with slim structure and year-round color
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
If you want an evergreen planting to look layered instead of flat, include at least one plant with a two-tone needle or leaf effect. Serbian spruce does this naturally, and that little silver shimmer makes the whole composition look more dimensional from a distance.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 25-35' tall
- Mature Width: 8-12' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 8-12' apart
Riverside Serbian Spruce
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Picea omorika 'Riverside'
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A graceful, narrow spruce with two-toned needles that shimmer silver underneath for a crisp, elegant evergreen look
FEATURES:
- Narrow, upright habit with a sleek, spire-like silhouette
- Dark green needles with silvery undersides for a soft two-tone effect
- Fine, elegant texture that reads light and refined, not bulky
- Graceful, slightly layered branching with a naturally tapered form
- Dense evergreen presence that holds its shape with minimal pruning
- Strong winter interest with slim structure and year-round color
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
If you want an evergreen planting to look layered instead of flat, include at least one plant with a two-tone needle or leaf effect. Serbian spruce does this naturally, and that little silver shimmer makes the whole composition look more dimensional from a distance.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 25-35' tall
- Mature Width: 8-12' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 8-12' apart
Why plant Riverside Serbian Spruce?
Riverside Serbian Spruce is the evergreen equivalent of a clean, tailored coat, classic, flattering, and always appropriate. It grows with a narrow, upright silhouette, and the needles bring that signature Serbian spruce beauty: deep green on top, silvery underneath. When the branches move, the silver flashes through like a quiet shimmer, adding depth without ever looking loud.
It’s a refined, dependable conifer that brings year-round structure, and it stays visually “light” compared to many broader evergreens, which makes it a favorite for crisp, elegant landscapes.
How to use Riverside Serbian Spruce in the landscape?
Use it as a vertical evergreen accent to add height and structure without crowding, or incorporate it into a grouped planting where you want evergreen presence with a slimmer profile. It pairs beautifully with mounded shrubs and softer textures, because the narrow form adds contrast and definition. Allow space for the tree to develop its natural tapered silhouette, and keep the base plantings simple so the two-tone needle effect and clean outline remain the focal point.
Frequently Asked Questions
This spruce does not produce showy blooms. It may form cones as it matures, but it’s grown for evergreen needles, narrow form, and the distinctive two-tone foliage effect.
Serbian spruce needles are dark green on top and silvery underneath. When branches move in wind or light hits from the side, the silvery underside shows and creates a soft shimmer.
Pruning is usually minimal. Remove dead or damaged branches as needed, and avoid heavy shearing so the natural tapered form and graceful branching remain crisp.
