Species Norway spruce
dark-green shrub with brown stems and short, dark-green, needle-like leaves

Norway spruce

Picea abies 'Weeping Blue'

Also Known As - Norwegian Spruce
The Norway spruce 'Weeping Blue' is a stunning conifer that will bring a pop of beauty to any garden. It’s arching branches and blue-green needles are a sight to behold. Growing to an average of 10-20 feet, with a spread of 8 feet, this majestic tree needs a lot of room to thrive. It prefers cooler climates but can survive harsh winters once established. The needles are especially attractive when they catch the light and create a showy contrast with the bright green branches. Grow it in any spot that gets multiple hours of sunlight.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3

Flowers:

Non-flowering Flowers

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Acidic, Well-drained

Cones:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Weeping Blue') require an average of 1 of water per week. Water the tree deeply, enough to saturate the roots and the surrounding soil. Water the tree during the growing season in late spring to fall, and less frequently in winter. Make sure the soil does not dry out during hot summer days; a deep watering once a week or less is usually sufficient for the Norway spruce.

sunlight

Norway spruce (Picea abies 'Weeping Blue') prefers full sun exposure, which means it should be exposed to direct sunlight for at least 6 hours of the day. In extreme heat, providing it with some afternoon shade would be beneficial. Although some shade throughout the day is acceptable, too much shade may cause the needles to turn greenish-yellow or fade in color.

pruning

Norway spruce should be pruned twice a year, once during late winter or early spring and again during early summer. During the late winter or early spring prune no more than 1/3 of the tree’s branches. This will help promote a stronger, healthier tree. During early summer, selectively prune any dead, diseased, or damaged branches, as well as branches that cross or rub against each other. Take care to avoid over-pruning, as this could reduce foliage density and cause the tree to become sparse.

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