Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Blue Spruce 'Pendula'
FamilyPinaceae
Picea pungens 'Pendula' is a spectacular weeping form of the Colorado blue spruce, with a narrow, cascading habit, often trained with a staked trunk to guide its verticality. Its rigid, arching branches cascade down the trunk, creating a unique and sculptural silhouette, perfect as a specimen plant or architectural accent in the garden. Its dense, prickly silver-blue foliage remains ornamental all year round, enhancing its visual impact in every season. Very hardy, undemanding, and resistant to harsh weather conditions, it prefers a sunny exposure and well-drained soil. 'Pendula' combines graphic form, luminous foliage, and moderate growth, ideal for integrating movement and verticality into landscape designs.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodNot significant
Flower colorNon-ornamental
Foliage colorSilver blue
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingLight brown, cylindrical, sparse cones
Maximum height6 to 8 m (20 to 26 feet)
Maximum width2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-40°C
