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Weeping Norway Spruce

Picea Abies 'Pendula'

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Overview

The Weeping Norway Spruce, Picea abies 'Pendula', is a distinctive conifer with a dramatic, cascading form. Growing to about 10-15 feet in height and 10 feet in width, this evergreen offers a unique vertical accent with its pendulous, draping branches. Hardy to Zone 2, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Ideal for focal points in landscapes, it requires minimal pruning to maintain its elegant silhouette. Suitable for small to medium-sized yards.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 1–6Type Conifer, ShrubClimate Alpine
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — withstanding temperatures as low as -40°F
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — yet serene aesthetic.<br><br>Growing to an average height of 4 to 15 feet with a similar spreadWeeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — Suitable for small to medium-sized yardsWeeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — this plant is characterized by its gracefully drooping branches and lush evergreen foliageWeeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — This ornamental conifer prefers a full sunlight exposure to partial shade and thrives best in well-drainedWeeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — Ideal for focal points in landscapes, it requires minimal pruning to maintain its elegant silhouetteWeeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — The Weeping Norway Spruce, Picea abies 'Pendula', is a distinctive conifer with a dramatic, cascading form+8

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
1–6

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Shrub
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — withstanding temperatures as low as -40&deg;F
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — yet serene aesthetic.<br><br>Growing to an average height of 4 to 15 feet with a similar spread
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — Suitable for small to medium-sized yards
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — this plant is characterized by its gracefully drooping branches and lush evergreen foliage
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — This ornamental conifer prefers a full sunlight exposure to partial shade and thrives best in well-drained
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — Ideal for focal points in landscapes, it requires minimal pruning to maintain its elegant silhouette
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — The Weeping Norway Spruce, Picea abies 'Pendula', is a distinctive conifer with a dramatic, cascading form
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — Picea abies 'Pendula' is extremely cold tolerant
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — its ultimate size is largely determined by staking and training in its youth
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — stiff needles that radiate around the stems
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — this evergreen offers a unique vertical accent with its pendulous
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — Hardy to Zone 2, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — As a cultivar of the Norway Spruce
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — Growing to about 10-15 feet in height and 10 feet in width
Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea Abies 'Pendula') — pendulous branches exhibit short
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