Weeping White Spruce
Weeping white spruce is a very tall, narrow evergreen tree. It is a selection of white spruce, which naturally grows in the northern US and Rocky Mountains.
It has downward-facing branches that help it shed heavy snow loads. It can be great choice for narrow spaces where a tall evergreen is desired.
Weeping White Spruce
Weeping white spruce is a very tall, narrow evergreen tree. It is a selection of white spruce, which naturally grows in the northern US and Rocky Mountains.
It has downward-facing branches that help it shed heavy snow loads. It can be great choice for narrow spaces where a tall evergreen is desired.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Picea glauca 'Pendula'
Pronunciation
PY-see-uh GLAH-ca PEND-yoo-luh
Mature Height
20 to 24 ft.
Mature Spread
4 to 6 ft.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
NA
Bloom time
NA
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
northeast United States, northern Rockies
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
There is a large, mature specimen of weeping white spruce at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. As a specialty plant, it needs to be planted in a suitable location for its tall height and narrow width.
It has been maintenance-free for many years, never needing pruning or staking.
Maintenance
No maintenance required under normal conditions.