Weeping Norway Spruce Tree

‘Pendula’ is used for a range of weeping Norway spruce forms rather than one identifiable clone, so final shape and proportions vary. Its branches can trail over a slope or wall, or be trained upward on a support. Grow it in full sun and well-drained soil. Utah State University describes height as dependent on training and notes its use as ground cover or as a plant cascading over walls; the American Conifer Society also emphasizes the variation among plants sold as Pendula. Allow room for spread and keep the root zone evenly moist while the plant establishes. [Utah State University’s profile](https://extension.usu.edu/botanicalcenter/trees-of-varga-arboretum/weeping-norway-spruce) provides training and site guidance, while the [American Conifer Society account](https://conifersociety.org/conifers/picea-abies-pendula) discusses the variable form. ## Maintenance Stake and guide the leader only when an upright specimen is desired; otherwise let the branches trail naturally. Remove damaged growth and avoid pruning that would destroy its cascading outline.