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    • Photo of Picea abies 'Pendula' form by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Also Known As

    • Norway Spruce
    • Weeping Norway Spruce

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 4'-15'
    • W: 4'-15'

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Picea abies 'Pendula' plant details

    Picea abies 'Pendula' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea abies 'Pendula'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 15 FT - wide, 4 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, cascading, container plant, rock garden, weeping, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea abies 'Pendula'

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pendula' has an upright leader that can be straight or at an irregular angle. All branches are pendulous. Overall plant shape can greatly vary depending on leader training. We grow the mound form under the name of 'Hillside Upright' and the spreading weep

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    One of the original weeping conifers. Typically trained upright to six feet, although can be staked higher or not at all. Weeping branches will cascade downward and form a shirt around the base. Our specimen is 5-6 feet high with a full sweep measuring 7-8 feet.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Coniferous evergreen tree with pendulous branches. Staked up it can reach 8', growing horizontally it may reach up to 15'. Growth Rate 6-12" annually

    By: Garden World

    Picea abies 'Pendula' Weeping Norway Spruce, choice evergreen accent with weeping spreading branches. Needles have excellent rich green color. Best if staked to feature the pendulous nature of the branches. Full sun. Slow-growing with trailing branches.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    The well known weeping form of Picea abies, a bit over used in gardens it is often the plant that hooks beginners with the conifer addiction.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Branches are heavily pendulous, so growth habit depends on training. Grows 6-8' in ten years. Pale green cones in abundunce. Striking, deserves a prominent location.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Though this attractive plant is often seen as a large weeping mound, an upright leader can be trained from which its lovely pendulous branches will sway... either way, it's a beauty. Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Prostrate or can be staked for height with cascading branches, 4" cones. Deer Resistant. Zones 2-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    The graceful flowing lines of this tree make it very desirable. If left untrained, its branches will trail along the ground. It's excellent for cascading over walls and ledges. It also could be staked to its desired height and allowed to weep to the ground. It grows 6-12" a year making a beautiful specimen for your favorite spot.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Picea abies 'Pendula' plant

    How to Grow Picea abies 'Pendula'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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