Evergreen Tree – Weeping Norway Spruce

Weeping Norway Spruce 

Botanical name: picea abies ‘pendula’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: over 100 ft in height with up to a 30 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 2-7

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Foliage color: green  

Pruning instructions: prune in the late fall/early spring as new growth begins to emerge 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the fall and winter months 

Landscape use: privacy

Special features: disease resistant, deer resistant, cold hardy 

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring as new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: ferns, hostas

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no