Coniferous plants for hedges that are worth considering include not only thujas. Serbian spruce is a much better choice and not just because it stands out more.
The fact that it is less popular is its advantage, because it is not such a common choice. It tolerates frost, gusty winds and snow well, so it turns brown less often. It also has or pest attacks.
Serbian spruce can be a great alternative to thuja when it comes to hedge plants. It is less frequently attacked by fungi and spider mites, it does not require so frequent spraying and is generally easier to maintain in the long run.
As it grows, it forms dense, intensely green walls that… Its appearance is interesting due to the two-colored needles – typical for conifers, colored on the top, but silvery on the bottom). It will make your neighbors jealous and provide an elegant, year-round background in your garden.
Choosing the right location for your Serbian spruce is important if you want it to thrive. First of all, it should be provided with plenty of sunlight (it prefers light or only partially shaded positions).
The soil in which Serbian spruce is grown should be fertile, permeable and moderately moist, with a slightly acidic or neutral reaction.although it is a generally tolerant species, so it can also cope in less favorable conditions.
It is frost-resistant and tolerates urban pollution. You can grow the plant from seedlings or containers. The best time for planting a hedge is in spring. There must be at least 50-70 centimeters of space between the seedlings and they should be placed as deep as they grew in the container or nursery.
Don’t forget to press down the soil around the Serbian spruces and water them afterwards. Pruning Serbian spruce should also be regularso that it maintains a beautiful shape.
