Weeping Norway Spruce
Picea abies 'Pendula'
Description | A choice evergreen with a naturally low growing form composed of weeping branches that trail outward, densely blanketed with rich green needles. Excellent when trained in a staked form to feature its naturally pendulous form, creating a dramatic evergreen garden specimen. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 8 to 12 ft. tall in staked form. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Growth Habit | Weeping |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Privacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary |
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Design Ideas | This 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. |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Spirea (Spiraea); Salvia (Salvia); Carpet Rose (Rosa); Sedge (Carex); Weigela (Weigela); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care | Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils, but adaptable to most soil types; avoid wet, shady sites. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize in early spring. Train and prune as needed to maintain desired shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-8

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
Buy Online
Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Idaho on or around February 28th, 2024, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
Buy Locally
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Farwest Landscape & Garden Center 5728 W. State St.
Boise, Idaho 83703 -
Lowe's 7990 West Overland Road
Boise, Idaho 83709 -
Cloverdale Nursery 2528 N. Cloverdale Road
Boise, Idaho 83713
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.