{"product_id":"weeping-white-spruce","title":"Weeping White Spruce","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Narrow, Dramatic Weeping White Spruce\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeping White Spruce (\u003cem\u003ePicea glauca\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pendula') is a striking, narrow weeping form of the hardy native white spruce. Its main trunk rises strongly upward while the side branches hang straight down close to the trunk, creating a tall, slim column of cascading blue-green needles. Reaching 15-25 feet but only a few feet wide, it is a bold, space-saving specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeping White 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 glauca\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pendula'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeeping White Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-25 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-6 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 (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 - blue-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\u003eA weeping selection of white spruce, which is native to northern Minnesota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeping White Spruce Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNarrow Weeping Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts tall, slim, cascading form is a dramatic vertical focal point that fits tight spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern Accents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking in contemporary plantings and beside entries where vertical drama is wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Weeping White 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 White Spruce Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDramatic narrow weeping specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith blue-green needles draping from a narrow, upright form, Weeping White Spruce is a striking living sculpture — no two are exactly alike. Give it a featured spot beside an entry, in a courtyard, or as the centerpiece of a bed in Edina, Plymouth, or Wayzata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVertical accent for tight spaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 3–6 feet wide it brings height and movement where a broad spruce won't fit — ideal for narrow side yards and modern landscapes across Minneapolis and St. Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNative-species toughness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite spruce is native to northern Minnesota, so this weeping selection carries true native hardiness and adaptability in an ornamental, sculptural form — a reliable performer in our climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour-season winter interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cascading evergreen branches 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 White 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 White 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 5+ feet from walls and walks so the weeping branches have room; the staked leader sets the final height.\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 White 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 White Spruce survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. White spruce is hardy to roughly -40°F (zone 3) and native to the state's north, 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 tall does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts height depends on how the leader is staked, typically reaching 15–25 feet while staying just 3–6 feet wide — tall, narrow, and dramatic.\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\u003eIs it native to Minnesota?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a weeping selection of white spruce (\u003cem\u003ePicea glauca\u003c\/em\u003e), which is native to northern Minnesota — native hardiness in a sculptural, ornamental form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWells Weeper White Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — another weeping white spruce selection with cascading blue-green branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeping Serbian Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a cascading two-tone spruce with a sweeping silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBruns Weeping Serbian Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — the narrowest, most strongly weeping Serbian spruce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full native species, a tough Minnesota windbreak and screen tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Weeping White Spruce Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne makes the statement — this is a vertical exclamation point, and a single specimen beside an entry or anchoring a bed is the classic use. At only 3–6 feet wide it needs just a 5-foot clearance from walls and walks. For a striking repeated rhythm along a fence line, driveway, or modern foundation planting, set plants 6–8 feet on center; the narrow columns stay distinct rather than merging into a hedge. A staggered trio at 6–8 feet also reads beautifully at a corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeeping White Spruce Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright soft-green new growth tips the trunk-hugging branches in May, lighting up the whole blue-green column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leader climbs 8–12 inches a year while the drape of needles stays tight to the trunk — vertical drama that never outgrows its narrow footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needles hold their blue-green color as the rest of the garden turns, and the slim silhouette grows more prominent by the week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its signature season — snow traces every downswept branch, turning the tree into a frosted spire that carries the yard from November through April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ 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\/wells-weeper-white-spruce\"\u003eWells Weeper White Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a sister weeping selection; the two make a striking asymmetrical pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weeping-serbian-spruce\"\u003eWeeping Serbian Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a two-tone cascading spruce with a broader, sweeping silhouette for contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bruns-weeping-serbian-spruce\"\u003eBruns Weeping Serbian Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — the narrowest Serbian weeper, perfect for echoing the vertical line elsewhere in the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-spruce\"\u003eWhite Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — the full native species as a backdrop windbreak behind the sculptural form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Weeping White Spruce Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it if you have a full-sun spot (6+ hours), average drained soil, and want maximum vertical drama in minimum width — it laughs at zone 3 cold, shrugs off deer, and fits where almost no other 20-foot evergreen can. It's not a fit for shady sites or for anyone wanting a soft, informal look: this tree is bold, architectural, and unapologetically dramatic, and it needs sun to stay dense.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54295928144177,"sku":"GT-E1474","price":96.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#6 Gallon","offer_id":54295928176945,"sku":"GT-E1474.8","price":137.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#7 Gallon","offer_id":54295928209713,"sku":"GT-E1475","price":146.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#10 Gallon","offer_id":54295928242481,"sku":"GT-E1480","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#20 Gallon","offer_id":54295928275249,"sku":"GT-E1485","price":274.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295928308017,"sku":"GT-E1485.5","price":343.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295928340785,"sku":"GT-E1486","price":384.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295928373553,"sku":"GT-E1489","price":439.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295928406321,"sku":"GT-E1490","price":480.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295928439089,"sku":"GT-E1491","price":548.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/weeping-white-spruce.jpg?v=1779469307","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/weeping-white-spruce","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}