Description
Description
Introducing the Weeping Norway Spruce, a captivating evergreen that brings a touch of graceful elegance to your garden. This ornamental conifer, suitable for USDA growing zones 3-7, stands out with its pendulous branches and distinctive presence.
Key Features:
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Dramatic Form: The Weeping Norway Spruce is renowned for its unique weeping form, with cascading branches that gracefully drape down, creating a dramatic and eye-catching focal point in your landscape.
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Year-Round Beauty: This evergreen conifer remains vibrant and green throughout the year, providing color and structure to your garden even in the depths of winter. Its elegant form and deep green needles make it a striking addition to any garden.
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Low Maintenance: Weeping Norway Spruce is a low-maintenance choice, requiring little more than well-drained soil, occasional pruning to maintain its shape, and ample sunlight to thrive.
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Versatile Landscaping: Whether used as a standalone specimen, a boundary marker, or to accent water features, this graceful tree adapts to various garden designs and settings.
Planting and Care:
To ensure the best results in USDA growing zones 3-7:
- Location: Plant in well-draining soil and provide full to partial sun for optimal growth.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells, to establish a strong root system.
- Pruning: Occasional pruning to maintain its weeping form and to remove dead or damaged branches is recommended.
Botanical Name: Picea abies 'Pendula'
Common Name: Weeping Norway Spruce
Foliage: Green
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Mature Size: 4-15' Tall x 4-15' Wide