Weeping Norway Spruce

Picea abies ‘Pendula‘

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 3a-7b (East – Hot Climates); 3a-8b (West – Cool Climates) Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Coniferous Evergreen Tree

Height at Maturity: 10-12 in 10 years; 15’+ over time; 2-4′ as a spreading mound

Width at Maturity: 2-3′ in 10 years if trained to grow upright; 6+ as spreading mound

Spacing: Best as specimen, or two to frame an entryway

Growth Habit / Form: Staked: Upright, Cascading, Weeping | Natural: Spreading Mound

Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast; 12-15″ per year

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fragrant Foliage: Yes

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun in cool climates, Afternoon Filtered Sun is appreciated in the hot southern zones

Water Needs: Average to Low when established

Soil Type: Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sand (amend quick draining soil for moisture retention), Silt

Soil Drainage: Moist to Damp But Well Drained

Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.5

Maintenance / Care: Low

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Cold (-40F), Deer, Disease, Drought (moderate when established), Insect

Description

A unique weeping selection of Norway Spruce, Picea abies ‘Pendula’ grows with a strict weeping habit. It is a robust grower adding 12 inches or more to its height per year. Single staking when young will train the tree to grow skywards to around 12 to 15 feet tall in 10 years and merely 2 to 3 feet wide. An exceptionally magnificent tree excellent in rock or conifer gardens, home foundation plantings, or anywhere in the landscape you want an outstanding focal point….or should we say exclamation point!

Note: Though some have successfully grown this spruce in zone 8 locations, we suggest some filtered sun or shade during the mid afternoon hours. Morning sun and evening sun are fine.

Landscape & Garden Uses

The Weeping Norway Spruce can grow to 15 or more feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide when staked, or up to 10 or more feet wide and 3 feet or more in height when left to grow naturally. When grown upright it serves as an outstanding focal point specimen in sunny landscape borders or home foundation plantings. When grown natural it will form a spreading mound that is ideal as a groundcover and to spill over walls. A fine addition to conifer gardens, rock gardens and Asian theme gardens.

Suggested Spacing: Best as specimen or use two to frame an entryway

Growing Preferences

Weeping Norway Spruce is easy to grow in a damp to moist but well-drained soil of average fertility. As with so many other conifers, constantly soggy or wet soils can be problematic; leading to root rot or other harmful plant diseases. So make sure to plant this one in well-drained soil, whether in the ground or in pots. It grows well in full sun, however the foliage of young trees may discolor some until the tree has developed a good root system. It hot climates some filtered sun or shade during the hot midafternoon hours will be appreciated. Morning to early afternoon and evening sun is okay. For best overall performance and color, 6 hours or more of direct sunlight per day is suggested. Young trees may require staking for skyward growth.

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Norway spruce arrived very healthy even in the heat of the summer. The tree is staked well to have good height.——————————————————————–Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG