Picea abies 'Pendula'
Common Name(s):
Weeping Norway Spruce
Pendulous Norway spruce
Synonym:
Picea abies f. pendula
Norway spruce
Flower:
No Flower
Blooms :
to:
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Pinaceae
Tree, Conifer
Foliage:
Green
Needles bright to dark green, stiff, sharp pointed, 12-25 mm long, arranged around stem, 4-sided with stomatal lines on each side.
Fall Color?
YES
Green
Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Green needles on weeping stems
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
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:
12-15'
Spread:
2-4'
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Mountainous and boreal regions of Europe extending to the Ural Mountains in Russia
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:
Usually none needed, but a balanced, slow-release evergreen or acid-losing fertilizer of 10-10-10 or 4-4--8 can be applied in early spring
Mulch:
Shredded bark or wood chips
Full sun, consistent moist well-drained soil, stake to desired height, watch for pests
Long Term:
Winter:
Water if needed, prune late winter
Spring:
Fertilize, occassional deep watering after establishment, routine pruning to remove winter damaged branches, and for shaping, monitor for pests
Summer:
Full sun but may need afternoon shade in hot climates, deep consistent watering, pest monitoring
Fall:
Deep watering before ground freezes, mulch, check for pests
General Care Comments:
Full sun, slightly acidic well-drained soil, water deeply and regularly, train to desired shape
Common Problems
Lower canopy dieback, needle drop
Diseases:
Cytospora canker, wood decay, needle cast and rust may occur.
Insects:
Aphids, bagworms, budworms and borers. Red spider mites can be troublesome., gall adelgids
Environmental Problems:
High heat, drought, dry soil
Pests:
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