Picea abies f. pendula
Weeping Norway Spruce

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Lustrous dark green evergreen needles)
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Cone)
 Ultimate Height:
4-15 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
4-15 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers moderately moist, sandy, acid, well-drained soil; grows fine in average soil if it has sufficient moisture
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Rhombic needle in cross-section, broad sides having 2-3 lightly colored waxy lines. Needles (1" long) overlap on top and point forward, and spread on bottom exposing stem. Pendulous cones to 6" long and persist through winter. Young cones can be slightly purplish in color. Reddish to light brown buds have spreading tips (in a rosette) and are not resinous. The branches of f. pendula are drooping and pendulous.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Notable Texture 278
  • Specimen 612

    • Additional Information

    As its common name suggests, the Weeping Norway Spruce has a drooping habit and pendulous branches. This plant's irregular form varies depending on how it is trained, and it may even spread along the ground if left unsupported. Slight mite susceptibility in hot, dry sites. Some susceptibility to borers.

    10 Picea abies f. pendula found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12012_01122*ASHLY
    22012_01122*BSHLY
    32012_01115*CSHLY
    42012_01122*HDUHM
    52012_01115*BSHLY
    62012_01122*CSHLY
    72012_01122*FDUHM
    82012_01115*ASHLY
    92012_01122*GDUHM
    102012_01122*DSHLY

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