Weeping Norway Spruce

Weeping Norway Spruce (Picea abies 'Pendula') is a dramatic, slow-growing evergreen prized for its cascading, pendulous branches. When trained on a stake, it forms a striking upright specimen with branches that weep gracefully downward — a true conversation-piece tree for any landscape. Left unstaked, it spreads naturally along the ground, making it equally useful as a sprawling accent in rock gardens or border edges.

Key Features

• Dramatic, cascading weeping branches
• Rich green needles year-round
• Naturally deer resistant
• Can be staked for height or left to spread as ground cover
• Slow-growing — holds its dramatic form for decades
• Excellent specimen or focal point planting

Specs

• Mature Height: 6–12 ft (staked) / low-growing if unstaked
• Mature Width: 8–15 ft
• Sun: Full Sun
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Zone: 3–7
• Form: Weeping, pendulous — staked upright or ground-spreading

Spacing Guidance

• Allow 10–15 ft if grown as a spreading specimen
• 6–8 ft minimum clearance from structures and walkways
• Best planted as a true standalone focal point, not in rows