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Weeping White Spruce

Picea glauca 'Pendula'

Category: Evergreen Tree • Spruce

Discover the Weeping White Spruce, a stunning accent tree with a graceful weeping form.

Mature Height: 6-10 feet
Mature Width: 4-6 feet
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 2-7
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Slow
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Evergreen
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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Weeping White Spruce is a unique conifer with graceful, drooping branches that create a stunning visual effect. Its soft, blue-green needles add color and texture to landscapes.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture.

Soil Preferences

Requires good drainage and can tolerate a range of pH levels. Adaptable to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

Graceful weeping formattractive evergreen foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for creating focal points in gardens. Works well in both formal and informal settings.

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Is Weeping White Spruce a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

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