SMRek
Smrek is a common name used in several Slavic languages for spruce, a group of evergreen conifers in the genus Picea. The most widely referenced species is Picea abies, known in English as the Norway spruce. It is a large tree that can reach 30–55 meters in height, with a straight trunk and a conical crown when young that often becomes broader with age.
Description: Spruce needles are four‑sided, stiff, and typically 1.5–2.5 cm long. They are dark green on the
Distribution and habitat: Picea abies is native to Europe, from southern Scandinavia to the Caucasus, and from
Uses: Norway spruce is important in forestry for timber and pulpwood and is widely used in landscaping.
Ecology and pests: Like other spruces, smrek can be affected by bark beetles and certain fungal diseases,