{"product_id":"weeping-serbian-spruce","title":"Weeping Serbian Spruce","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Graceful Weeping Serbian Spruce\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeping Serbian Spruce (\u003cem\u003ePicea omorika\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pendula') is a refined, narrow weeping spruce whose gently cascading branches show off two-tone needles - dark green on top, frosted silver-blue beneath. It develops a slightly irregular, sweeping silhouette 20-30 feet tall but only a few feet wide. Elegant, hardy, and adaptable, it is a standout vertical specimen for smaller landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeping Serbian 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 omorika\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pendula'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeeping Serbian Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-8 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate - 8-12 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light shade (4+ 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\u003e4-7 (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 - two-tone needles, dark green above and silver-blue beneath, on cascading branches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30F.\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 weeping selection of Balkan Serbian spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeping Serbian Spruce Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeeping Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts graceful, narrow cascade makes a sophisticated focal point for entries and lawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpace-Saving Vertical\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall but slim, it brings drama to smaller yards and modern beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Weeping Serbian 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 Serbian Spruce Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDramatic weeping specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its cascading branches and slightly irregular silhouette, Weeping Serbian Spruce is a living sculpture — no two plants are quite alike. Give it a prominent spot where its form can be appreciated: beside an entry, in a courtyard, or as the centerpiece of a bed in Edina, Plymouth, or Wayzata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNarrow vertical accent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 4–8 feet wide it brings height and movement to tight spaces where a broad spruce would never fit — ideal for narrow side yards and small modern landscapes across Minneapolis and St. Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart-shade tolerance under high canopy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Serbian spruce, it takes light shade (4+ hours of sun), so it performs on the east or north side of a house or under the high canopy of mature oaks and maples common throughout the Twin Cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour-season winter interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cascading, silver-backed needles hold their show through five months of Minnesota winter, adding graceful structure and movement when the rest of the garden is dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Weeping Serbian 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 — heat and dry wind stress new evergreens. 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 Serbian 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 6+ feet from walls and walks so the cascading branches have room; 8+ feet between specimens.\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 Serbian 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 Serbian Spruce survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Serbian spruce is hardy to about -30°F (zone 4), comfortably reliable across the Twin Cities metro. Water deeply in late fall and keep the root zone mulched to prevent winter needle dryness in the first year.\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 a dependable choice for high-pressure deer suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it get its weeping shape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe branches cascade downward from a staked or upright leader, so the mature form depends partly on how it's trained — each plant develops a unique, sculptural silhouette that grows more dramatic with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take some shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Serbian spruce handles light shade better than most spruce, performing well with 4+ hours of sun, though more sun yields the densest growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSky Trails Serbian Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a semi-weeping Serbian spruce with trailing branches and two-tone needles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBruns Weeping Serbian Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tighter, more strongly weeping selection with a narrow silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilberblue Serbian Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — an upright, narrow Serbian spruce with especially silvery-blue needles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Totem Colorado Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a narrow columnar blue spruce for tight, vertical spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Weeping Serbian Spruce Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne. Weeping Serbian Spruce is a sculptural specimen, and a single plant set where its silhouette reads against a wall, lawn, or sky delivers the full effect. Give it a 6–10 foot visual bubble — at only 4–8 feet wide it fits beside entries and in courtyard beds where broad spruce never could. If you want a repeated vertical rhythm along a long border or driveway, space plants 10–12 feet on center so each keeps its own distinct, irregular outline; planting closer blurs the weeping forms together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeping Serbian Spruce Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, bright-green new growth tips every cascading branch in May, briefly two-toning the whole tree against the older dark needles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The curtain of dark green needles flashes silver-blue undersides with every breeze — the tree adds 8–12 inches of leader height a year and grows more sculptural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needles hold their deep color while surrounding deciduous trees turn, making the weeping silhouette stand out more each week; small purple-brown cones may decorate older plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The star season. Snow outlines every draped branch, turning the tree into living sculpture that carries the yard from November to April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Shade-Tolerant   ✔ 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\/sky-trails-serbian-spruce\"\u003eSky Trails Serbian Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a semi-weeping cousin; the two trailing forms echo each other across a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bruns-weeping-serbian-spruce\"\u003eBruns Weeping Serbian Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — tighter and more strongly weeping, for a narrower spot nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silberblue-serbian-spruce\"\u003eSilberblue Serbian Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — an upright silvery-blue counterpart that contrasts with the cascading form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-totem-colorado-spruce\"\u003eBlue Totem Colorado Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a rigid blue column that plays straight man to the weeper's curves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Weeping Serbian Spruce Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it if you have a prominent spot with 4+ hours of sun, reasonably drained soil, and deer pressure — it shrugs off browsing, handles Twin Cities clay-loam, and stays slim enough for small yards while topping out 20–30 feet. It's not a fit if you need a fast, uniform privacy screen or a tree for a soggy, poorly drained low spot: its irregular one-of-a-kind form is the point, and it won't make a matched hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#20 \/ 4' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295930339633,"sku":"GT-E1697","price":315.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295930372401,"sku":"GT-E1697.5","price":535.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/weeping-serbian-spruce.jpg?v=1779469302","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/weeping-serbian-spruce","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}