{"product_id":"wells-weeper-white-spruce","title":"Wells Weeper White Spruce","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Graceful Weeping White Spruce\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWells Weeper White Spruce (\u003cem\u003ePicea glauca\u003c\/em\u003e 'Wells Weeper') is an elegant weeping form of the tough native white spruce, with blue-green needles draping from gently cascading branches. Trained upright it makes a narrow, flowing specimen; its size depends on staking, often reaching 10-20 feet. A hardy, graceful focal point for Minnesota landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWells Weeper 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 'Wells Weeper'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWells Weeper White Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-20 feet (depends on staking)\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 (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 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\u003eWells Weeper White Spruce Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeeping Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graceful, cascading focal point for entries, lawns, and mixed evergreen beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVertical Drama\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStake for height and let the branches flow for a sculptural, hardy accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Wells Weeper 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\u003eWells Weeper White Spruce Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDramatic weeping specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith blue-green needles cascading from a staked, upright leader, Wells Weeper is a living sculpture — its final height depends on how high it's trained. Give it a starring spot 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 won't fit — ideal for narrow side yards and small modern landscapes across Minneapolis and St. Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNative-species character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite spruce is native to northern Minnesota, so this weeping selection carries the toughness of a true native — cold-hardy, adaptable, and at home in our climate — in an ornamental, sculptural form.\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 Wells Weeper 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 Wells Weeper 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 6+ feet from walls and walks so the weeping branches have room; keep the supporting stake in place until the leader is set.\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 Wells Weeper 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 Wells Weeper 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 training — the weeping leader is staked, so it can be kept compact or grown taller, typically landing in the 10–20 foot range while staying just 4–8 feet wide.\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\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 — so you get the hardiness of a native species in an ornamental, sculptural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\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\u003eWellspire Black Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e — a narrow columnar form of a Minnesota-native 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 Wells Weeper White Spruce Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne — this is a trained, sculptural specimen whose charm is its individuality. Give a single plant a 6–8 foot clearance from walls and walks so the cascading branches can flow, and site it where it's visible in winter (entry, courtyard, or the bed you see from the kitchen window). If you're repeating it along a border or fence, space plants 8–10 feet on center so each keeps its own flowing outline; closer planting tangles the weeping forms together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWells Weeper White Spruce Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh soft-green growth tips every draping branch in May, brightening the blue-green cascade from top to bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The staked leader adds 8–12 inches a year — you decide the final height — while the branches spill downward in a cool blue-green curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needles hold their color as deciduous neighbors turn and drop, leaving the weeping silhouette increasingly prominent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The payoff season — snow outlines every cascading branch, turning the tree into a one-of-a-kind frosted sculpture from November to 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\/weeping-serbian-spruce\"\u003eWeeping Serbian Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a two-tone cascading spruce whose broader sweep contrasts with Wells Weeper's tighter drape.\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, for echoing the cascading theme in a tighter spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wellspire-black-spruce\"\u003eWellspire Black Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a rigid native column that plays structural counterpoint to the flowing form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-spruce\"\u003eWhite Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — the parent species as a tough windbreak or backdrop behind the specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Wells Weeper White Spruce Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it if you have a full-sun spot (6+ hours) with average drained soil and want a hardy, deer-proof focal point whose final height you control through staking — native white spruce genetics make it bulletproof to -40°F. It's not a fit if you want a no-training, predictable form or have a shady site: unstaked it sprawls low and irregular, and dense shade thins the needle curtain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54295928504625,"sku":"GT-E1573","price":205.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/wells-weeper-white-spruce.jpg?v=1779469307","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/wells-weeper-white-spruce","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}