Picea abies 'Pendula' / weeping Norway spruce
Weeping Norway Spruce Picea abies 'Pendula'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Average Size at MaturitySlow growing; reaches 8 to 12 ft. tall in staked form.
Bloom TimeConifer;
prized for foliage.
Design IdeasThis is an excellent specimen plant that is often incorporated into Asian gardens or featured in natural water gardens. Its uniquely trained form fits into very difficult spaces and makes an ideal focal point for courtyards and entry gardens with naturalistic landscaping. Most often planted with boulders and other rock accents or pagoda lights. Brings interest to snow-covered gardens.
Deciduous/ EvergreenEvergreenFoliage ColorGreenGarden StyleAsian/ZenGrowth HabitWeepingGrowth RateSlowLandscape
UseBorder, Container, Privacy Screen, Rock Garden, Specimen, Topiary, Wildlife Garden, Urban GardenLight
NeedsFull sun, Partial sunSoil Needs
All-Purpose Plant Food
Special FeatureDense Habit, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly
Water NeedsModerateWatering NeedsWater regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Companion PlantsSpirea (Spiraea); Salvia (Salvia); Carpet Rose (Rosa); Sedge (Carex); Weigela (Weigela); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)