Botanical profile

Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns'

Latin name
Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns'
Common name
Serbian spruce 'Pendula Bruns'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Pinaceae

Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns' is a weeping Serbian spruce with a narrow, pendulous habit, highly prized for its slender, graceful, and majestic silhouette, ideal as a solitary specimen or as a vertical focal point in a structured garden. Its strongly arching, drooping branches cascade down a straight trunk, forming a narrow, sculptural column. Its bicolored foliage, dark green on top and silvery underneath, creates a luminous and refined texture throughout the year. Very hardy and resistant to urban pollution, it adapts to various well-drained soils and prefers a sunny exposure. 'Pendula Bruns' combines architectural form, decorative foliage, and moderate growth, perfect for adding height and movement without cluttering the space.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Soil type
Acidic to slightly acidic, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Not significant
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Small reddish-brown, ornamental cones
Foliage color
Dark green with silver reverse
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Weeper
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 to 5 m (13 to 16 feet)
Width
1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rate
very slow
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

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