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Temporarily Out of StockA graceful weeping form of Colorado spruce. Blue needles and a dense branching habit give it a cascading effect. Height and width vary with training.
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Weeping Colorado Blue Spruce | Picea pungens 'Pendula'
Height: 40 feet
Spread: 5 feet
Sunlight: full sun
Hardiness Zone: 2b
Other Names: Blue Colorado Spruce; Colorado Blue Spruce
Brand: Gertens
Description:
A weeping and trailing spire-like tree, somewhat like the species but with dusty blue pointy needles held on sharply trailing branches, almost skirted in appearance; durable and very hardy, a most emphatic accent tree to say the least
Ornamental Features
Weeping Colorado Blue Spruce is primarily valued in the landscape for its rigidly columnar form. It has attractive silvery blue evergreen foliage. The needles are highly ornamental and remain silvery blue throughout the winter.
Landscape Attributes
Weeping Colorado Blue Spruce is a dense evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep. When pruning is necessary, it is recommended to only trim back the new growth of the current season, other than to remove any dieback. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Weeping Colorado Blue Spruce is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Planting & Growing
Weeping Colorado Blue Spruce will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It has a low canopy, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species.
| Available for Pre-Order | No |
|---|---|
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Common Family Name | Spruce |
