Picea abies f. pendula
Weeping Norway Spruce

Family:

Pinaceae (Pine Family) 75

Genus:

Picea (Spruce, Blue Spruce) 23

Plant Type:

Tree 583

Growth Forms:

Pendulous / Weeping 21

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 3 274

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Evergreen 268

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.

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Special Characteristics:

Notable Texture 282

Specimen 630

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.

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