Picea omorika

Picea omorika, commonly known as the Pančić spruce[2][3] or Serbian spruce (Serbian: Панчићева оморика, Pančićeva omorika, pronounced [pâːnt͡ʃit͡ɕɛv̞a ɔmɔ̌rika]), is a species of coniferous tree endemic to the Drina River valley in western Serbia, and eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a total range of only about 60 ha, at 800–1,600 m (2,600–5,200 ft) altitude.

The leaves are needle-like, 10–20 mm long, flattened in cross-section, dark blue-green above, and blue-white below.

[4][5][6] Outside its native range, Serbian spruce is of major importance as an ornamental tree in large gardens, valued in northern Europe and North America for its very attractive crown form and ability to grow on a wide range of soils, including alkaline, clay, acid and sandy soil, although it prefers moist, drained loam.

It is also grown to a small extent in forestry for Christmas trees, timber and paper production, particularly in northern Europe, though its slow growth makes it less important than Sitka spruce or Norway spruce.

[4][5] The following cultivars have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:[7] Because of its limited range, it is not a major source of nutrition to wildlife, but does provide cover for birds and small mammals.

'Pendula' cultivar