Botanical profile

Picea pungens 'Pendula'

Latin name
Picea pungens 'Pendula'
Common name
Blue Spruce 'Pendula'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Pinaceae

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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
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
Light brown, cylindrical, sparse cones
Foliage color
Silver blue
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Weeper
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 to 8 m (20 to 26 feet)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate
average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.