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Weeping Colorado Spruce 4/5' h B&B

Weeping Colorado Spruce 4/5' h B&B

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SKU:NTE7076-RedCrocus

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Picea pungens 'Pendens' Information Page
Picea pungens 'Pendens' - Plant Catalog

Picea pungens 'Pendens'

Description

Picea pungens 'Pendens', commonly known as the Weeping Colorado Spruce, is a unique evergreen conifer with a dramatic weeping habit. Its blue-green needles provide year-round interest, making it a striking focal point in any landscape. This cultivar is known for its graceful, cascading branches that create a waterfall effect.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as a specimen tree in gardens or landscapes, Picea pungens 'Pendens' can also be planted in rock gardens or used to add vertical interest to mixed borders. Its unique form makes it suitable for creating a focal point in both formal and informal garden settings.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Picea pungens 'Pendens'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Weeping Colorado Spruce
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically reaches 10-15 feet in height with a spread of 6-8 feet
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 2-8
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes, when young
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Other conifers, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Prefers acidic, loamy, sandy, or clay soils
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Tolerates average humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent branch breakage
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