Dwarf Serbian Spruce
Picea omorika 'Nana'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Dwarf Serbian Spruce highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateSlow
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Growing Zones 4-7
Elegant, High-End Look Dwarf Serbian Spruce
- Compact Evergreen for Small Space Gardens
- Has Received Expert Care For Many Years
- Very Rarely Needs Pruning
- Extraordinary Two-Toned Look
- Short Needles Are Light Green on Top, Silvery-Blue Underneath
- Add Structure Without Overwhelming Your Space
- Tightly Held Branch Structure Has a Formal Look
- Sophisticated Shrub - Grow in Container for Years
- Mounded When Young, Becomes Pyramidal With Age
- Hardy, Durable, Very Easy Care & Urban Tolerant
- Deer Seem to Leave Them Alone
Add a memorable dash of durable elegance with Dwarf Serbian Spruce (Picea omorika 'Nana'). Nature Hills growers have poured their heart and soul into caring for them for many years.
You'll be thrilled with the extremely high quality of these charming, refined shrubs. Rounded mounds when young, they'll grow into a broadly pyramidal form.
Dwarf Serbian Spruce is well-known for their remarkable bi-colored needles, held on generally upright branches. The tops of the short needles are mid-toned green, but flash glimpses of a jazzy, silvery-blue underneath.
Cherish their compact charm, but plan for them to reach their full potential with good space planning. You wouldn't put a designer Chanel dress on a wire hanger; or store a Stradivarius violin in a duffel bag, after all.
Like a fine wine, Dwarf Serbian Spruce gets better with age! Savor the experience of owning these very special shrubs that will easily elevate the look of your space.
Place your order for Dwarf Serbian Spruce today. You'll gain a head start with help from our expert growers.
How to Use Dwarf Serbian Spruce in the Landscape
These valuable, versatile evergreens make a big statement in your plantings. They capture attention but never look garish or overdone. A single plant can be used as a commanding specimen at a point of transition in your design. Place one at the start of a path, or bend in the border.
Use at the corner of your home to anchor the foundation planting. Enlarge the mulched bed to include it, as well. Place them in high-profile spots, where they'll have room to develop into a spectacular, two-toned accent. Dwarf Serbian Spruce works beautifully to complement a manicured, formal yard. They give year-round structure and texture that suits a modern space, as well
Partner Dwarf Serbian Spruce with nearly any perennial or smaller flowering shrub. They'll add dynamic color and a dependable, tightly held form that looks great all year long. Rely on these dazzling evergreen shrubs to easily play an important role in your landscape design.
Try several of them in an informal grouping for an island bed in your lawn. Surround an airy Japanese Maple with a backdrop of these muscular shrubs.
Place them in enormous outdoor containers with seasonal Fillers and Spillers. Containerized shrubs become "plant pets" with low needs, but high style. You'll achieve a sophisticated look that you'll never grow tired of. Just be prepared for questions from visitors who'll be impressed with their substantial charm.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Dwarf Serbian Spruce needs a planting site with well-drained soil and at least four hours of direct sunlight a day. In these conditions, they'll give you very few concerns.
Mulch around the plant to create a protected space, or underplant with Vinca, Sedum, or other groundcovers at planting time.
Apply a medium amount of water on a regular basis for best results. This is especially important for plants in containers and during extended drought.
Always give evergreens a long drink in the fall as you head into winter. Their needles appreciate hydration for the long winter to ward off wind damage.
Pruning is usually not necessary. However, if any corrections are needed, take care of them in early spring before it starts to grow.
One of the world's best, this unique, dwarf evergreen holds your ticket to a magnificent landscape. Order Dwarf Serbian Spruce today!