Picea abies 'Pendula'
Weeping Norway Spruce
Plant Family:
Pinaceae
Tree, Conifer
Flower:
No Flower
Blooms :
to:
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
No
Foliage:
Green
Evergreen
Needles bright to dark green, stiff, sharp pointed, 12-25 mm long, arranged around stem, 4-sided with stomatal lines on each side.
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Native to northern and central Europe. This species is the typical 'Christmas Tree' in Britain.
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
2
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
No
Height:
8'
Spread:
8'
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Prefers moderately moist, sandy, acid, well-drained soil, grows in average soil if it has sufficient moisture.
Soil:
Easily grown in average, acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Performs well in rich sandy soils. Once established can tolerate dry soil.
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Long Term:
In pruning most other needled and broadleaf evergreens, cuts can be made at any point along the branch, but care should be taken not to cut too far back into the older wood. New growth is not as readily produced from old wood. When selectively pruning, al
Winter:
Late winter/early spring: before new spring growth
Spring:
Late winter/early spring: before new spring growth
Summer:
Dead, diseased, and broken wood can be removed at any time of year. However, for general pruning the best time is in late winter or early spring just before growth begins
Fall:
Dead, diseased, and broken wood can be removed at any time of year. However, for general pruning the best time is in late winter or early spring just before growth begins
Common Problems
Diseases:
Canker, wood decay, needle cast and rust may occur.
Insects:
Aphids, bagworms, budworms and borers. Red spider mites can be troublesome.
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