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Key characteristics

Family: Pinaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Non-flowering; produces small cones
Foliage color: Dark green needles with silvery undersides
Bloom time: Not applicable
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; no regular pruning required, but shaping can be done if desired
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife: Provides shelter and nesting sites for birds; cones may attract small mammals

Shrubs

Picea omorika 'Pimoko'

Pimoko Serbian Spruce

Picea omorika 'Pimoko' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer known for its dense, rounded shape and fine-textured needles. The short, dark green needles display a silvery-blue underside, adding a shimmering effect to the plant. Although primarily valued for its foliage, 'Pimoko' occasionally produces small, cylindrical cones that add to its visual interest.

This cultivar is derived from the Serbian spruce, Picea omorika, which is native to the mountainous regions of the Balkans.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Not applicable

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Containers
Rock Gardens
Bird Gardens

Companion plants

Spirea · Feather reed grass · Catmint · Shasta daisy · Candytuft · Ornamental onion

Design tip

Take advantage of ‘Pimoko’s’ rounded silhouette as a compact focal point, where its form can be appreciated without relying on flowers for impact. The silvery-blue undersides of the needles add a subtle shimmering quality that gives the dense evergreen foliage additional depth and dimension.