{"product_id":"weeping-norway-spruce","title":"Weeping Norway Spruce","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDramatic Cascading Branches of Deep Green\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeping Norway Spruce (\u003cem\u003ePicea abies\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pendula') is a sculptural specimen whose deep green branches cascade straight down from a staked leader. Trained to any height it forms a flowing green curtain, and left to sprawl it becomes a rambling groundcover. Each plant is unique, hardy, and dramatic - a true living sculpture for a focal-point spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeping Norway Spruce Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePicea abies\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pendula'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeeping Norway Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-15 feet (varies with staking)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-12 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate - about 12 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water deeply through the first two seasons.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b-5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates Minnesota clay-loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen - deep green needles on strongly weeping branches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood - deer rarely browse spruce; the stiff needles deter them.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot native; a European Norway spruce selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeping Norway Spruce Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Sculpture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStake for a weeping tree or let it cascade over walls and slopes - always a focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDramatic Accent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flowing form softens hardscapes and adds movement to evergreen beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Weeping Norway Spruce in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring through early fall all work, but late August through mid-September is ideal, giving roots time to settle before the ground freezes. Water deeply once a week the first season and mulch to hold moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeping Norway Spruce Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDramatic weeping specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrained upright on a stake, Weeping Norway Spruce becomes a cascading green waterfall of branches — a true living sculpture and focal point for a front yard or courtyard in Edina, Plymouth, or Wayzata. Its height is set by the stake, so each plant is one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSprawling groundcover or slope drape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeft unstaked, it sprawls and tumbles along the ground or over a wall or boulder, making an unusual large-scale groundcover or slope cover with bold evergreen texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBold accent in mixed beds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts strong weeping form contrasts beautifully with upright evergreens and rounded shrubs, adding movement and drama to a large mixed planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour-season interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep-green cascading branches hold their show through five months of Minnesota winter, giving the landscape sculptural structure when little else does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Weeping Norway Spruce in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor evergreens, the ideal window is \u003cstrong\u003elate August through mid-September\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving roots time to establish before the ground freezes and before winter wind can dry the needles. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May, after the ground thaws)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second-best option. Avoid summer planting when possible. Never plant after mid-October or before late April, when frozen ground and frost-heaving kill new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Weeping Norway Spruce\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep — 2–3x the root ball width, the same depth as the ball. Heavy clay benefits from an even wider hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for clay hardpan — if water pools in the hole, break through the clay layer or mound-plant to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed with 20–30% compost; don't create a pure-compost \"container\" the roots won't leave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing — give it room: 6+ feet from walls and walks so the weeping branches can cascade; keep the stake in place to set the height and form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater basin — build a 3–4 inch ring around the planting to direct water to the roots. Flatten or remove it before winter to avoid ice damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch — 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood-chip mulch, kept 2 inches away from the trunk. Do NOT use gravel mulch in Minnesota — it doesn't insulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Weeping Norway Spruce in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5–7 days during active growth; less if rainfall is adequate (Minnesota averages ~3 inches\/month June–August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive one deep watering in early December if fall was dry — evergreens lose moisture through their needles all winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants only need supplemental water during droughts (2+ weeks with no rain and temps above 80°F). Water deeply and infrequently — every 7–14 days during dry spells, soaking to 6–8 inches depth. Let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Weeping Norway Spruce survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. Norway spruce is hardy to roughly -40°F (zone 3), so a Twin Cities winter is no challenge. Water deeply in late fall and keep the root zone mulched the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on staking — trained upright it can reach 6–15 feet tall and 6–12 feet wide; left to sprawl it stays low and spreads. You shape its ultimate size and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deer-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrongly. Deer almost always pass over spruce — the stiff needles are unpalatable — making it dependable even in high-pressure deer suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — give it full sun (6+ hours) for the densest growth. It tolerates light shade but grows looser with less light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Drift Weeping Norway Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a golden-needled weeping Norway spruce for a bright accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWells Emerald Creeper Norway Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a prostrate, groundcovering Norway spruce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeping White Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a narrow, cascading native white-spruce selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBruns Weeping Serbian Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a narrow, strongly weeping Serbian spruce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Weeping Norway Spruces Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne specimen is the classic use — each staked plant is one of a kind, so a single tree makes the statement. Allow a 6–12 foot footprint and keep it 6+ feet off walls and walkways so the curtain of branches can fall freely. For draping a long slope or wall as evergreen cover, plant unstaked specimens 8–10 feet apart and let them sprawl together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeping Norway Spruce Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, soft new growth tips every cascading branch in fresh green — a striking two-tone effect against the dark older needles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep green waterfall of foliage; the form adds movement to beds that otherwise stand still.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color holds dark and glossy while deciduous neighbors turn and drop — the sculpture starts to take center stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its best season: snow outlines every weeping branch, and the evergreen curtain gives the yard structure for five frozen months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gold-drift-weeping-norway-spruce\"\u003eGold Drift Weeping Norway Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — the golden version, stunning paired at a distance from the green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weeping-white-spruce\"\u003eWeeping White Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a narrow, formal native weeper for a slimmer vertical note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bruns-weeping-serbian-spruce\"\u003eBruns Weeping Serbian Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — elegant two-tone needles on a strongly weeping spire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/russian-cypress\"\u003eRussian Cypress\u003c\/a\u003e — a low evergreen carpet to ground the base of the sculpture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Weeping Norway Spruce Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it if you have a full-sun focal spot — entry bed, courtyard, slope, or wall — and want a hardy, deer-proof living sculpture you shape yourself with a stake. It's not a fit if you want a predictable, uniform evergreen or have a tight space: every plant grows differently, and the sprawling skirt needs real room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#10 Gallon","offer_id":54295924834609,"sku":"GT-E1240","price":192.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#20 Gallon","offer_id":54295924867377,"sku":"GT-E1245","price":260.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/weeping-norway-spruce.jpg?v=1779469308","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/weeping-norway-spruce","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}