The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
Weeping Norway Spruce
Weeping Norway Spruce
Low stock: 9 left
Picea abies 'Pendula'
Choose Weeping Norway Spruce if you want one evergreen specimen with character, not a tidy screen. Its branch structure is the reason to buy it; the tradeoff is slow growth and a shape that needs room and occasional training.
Buy This If
- You want a true specimen evergreen.
- You can give it room to spread.
- You like natural, irregular form.
Skip This If
- You need a clean upright tree.
- You want fast screening.
- You dislike staking or shaping.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | Its weeping form gives a planting bed a strong anchor without needing flowers. |
| Growth Rate | C+ | It develops slowly, which helps with control but frustrates customers who want quick size. |
| Maintenance | B | Maintenance is light once placed well, though staking and early shaping matter if you want height. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed. |
| Small Space Fit | C | It can be trained, but the spreading habit makes it a poor fit for cramped beds. |
| Screening Value | D | This is not a practical screen because the form is irregular and slow to fill. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this as a standalone plant, not a filler. Decide whether you want it staked upright or allowed to sprawl before planting, because that choice drives the whole layout.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Picea abies 'Pendula' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Weeping Norway Spruce |
| Mature Height | 6-10 ft |
| Mature Width | 8-12 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-7b |
| Spacing | 10-12 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Weeping, pendulous |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | No (native to Europe) |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it need to be staked?
Only if you want height; without staking, it will naturally spread and drape.
Is it good near a walkway?
Only with enough clearance, because the branches do not stay neatly upright.
Will deer eat it?
It has strong deer resistance, but heavy winter pressure can make any plant vulnerable.
Why buy evergreen trees in the fall
- Plant now, screened by next summer
- Large sizes we deliver ourselves, fully rigged
- Roots keep growing into November in New England soil
Locally grown for New England conditions
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-12043
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