Plant types

Plant styles

Planting conditions

Seasonal interest

Nurseries & Gardens

Photo by Karl Gercens III

Show all photos

Buy Picea abies 'Pendula'

Also Known As

Norway Spruce
Weeping Norway Spruce

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 4'-15'
W: 4'-15'

planting zones

2a-8b

5-6 foot (full sweep) | $496

Shipping based on order size & destination

Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

#3 Container | $79.99

Buy button links to nursery site for checkout

Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

More Options

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

We independently publish plant data to search multiple nurseries at once. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases when you buy through our links.

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.

Garden photo gallery of Picea abies 'Pendula'

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

View Full Size

By: Karl Gercens III

View Original Photo

Photo of Picea abies 'Pendula' form by Greer Gardens Inc.

View Full Size

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Photo of Picea abies 'Pendula' landscape by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Conifer Kingdom

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