Picea abies ‘Pendula’

Weeping spruce trees staked in nursery row
Weeping evergreen spruce tree in nursery

Picea abies ‘Pendula’ is a dramatic, weeping form of Norway Spruce valued for its graceful, cascading branches and deep green needles. When staked, it develops a tall, narrow leader with strongly pendulous side branches that create a striking vertical accent; left unstaked, it will form a spreading, ground-hugging specimen.

Moderate growing, its ultimate height depends on training, often reaching 10–30 feet tall with a narrow spread. It performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, and adapts to a wide range of landscape conditions.

Hardy in USDA Zones 3–7, ‘Pendula’ makes an exceptional specimen tree, adding year-round texture, movement, and architectural interest to the garden.

Overview

Common Name: Weeping Norway Spruce

Annual Growth Rate: 6-10"

Shape: Weeping

USDA Zone: 3-7

10-Year HxW: 7'x3'

Sun Needs: Full Sun