Weeping Serbian Spruce Tree

‘Pendula Bruns’ is a distinctly weeping, narrow form of Serbian spruce, with blue-green needles and silvery undersides. Its branches hang close to the trunk, while the leader can grow straight when trained or twist and wander if left unstaked. ## Form and placement Use this sculptural evergreen as a specimen where its changing outline can be seen from several sides. Oregon State University reports a 10-year size of about 7 feet tall and 2 feet wide; mature size varies with training and site. The American Conifer Society notes its strictly weeping character and describes how the leader may meander without support. This is a separate selection from upright ‘Bruns’. ## Growing conditions Choose a sunny site with moist, well-drained soil. Serbian spruce tolerates alkaline conditions and urban air, but avoid waterlogged ground. Water deeply during establishment and through extended dry periods, keeping moisture steady without saturating the root zone. Allow the narrow crown room to develop and avoid placing it where branches will be crowded against walls or paths. ## Maintenance Stake and guide the leader when a straight vertical outline is desired, checking ties regularly so they do not constrict growth. Remove broken branches with clean cuts and avoid shearing the distinctive pendulous sprays. [Oregon State University’s cultivar profile](https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/picea-omorika-pendula-bruns), the [American Conifer Society profile](https://conifersociety.org/conifers/picea-omorika-pendula-bruns), and the [University of Illinois Extension Serbian spruce guide](https://web.extension.illinois.edu/hortanswers/plantdetail.cfm?PlantID=238&PlantTypeID=7) offer further growing details.