Trees

Picea glauca 'Pendula'

Weeping white spruce

Weeping white spruce. Photo: F. D. Richards / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0

Weeping white spruce combines a strongly upright outline with stiffly hanging branches. The narrow conical silhouette gives it a formal presence, while gray-green needles soften the effect. It is a useful vertical specimen for cold-climate gardens where a broad spruce would dominate the available space, though it continues gaining height well beyond its young garden size.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 15 ft, supplier garden size, not ultimate size · Width: 4 ft, supplier garden size
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zone 2 minimum

Sizes & prices

B&B 6'$349.99
B&B 6'$349.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Form: Narrow upright with weeping branches
Growth rate: 6–12 inches/year (grower estimate)
Use: Narrow weeping specimen; vertical garden accent.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Browsing can occur in winter, despite the species being listed as resistant.
Drought: The species is relatively drought tolerant for a spruce after establishment; maintain moisture for dwarf forms and young plants.
Wet soil: Good drainage required.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Wildlife food: Foliage for grouse and browsing mammals
Evidence: Species-level guidance; cultivar habitat value varies.

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of a species native to Canada and the northern United States.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen; gray-green

Growing & care

Site: Best in cool climates; heat and humidity increase stress.
Pruning: Preserve the leader and natural branching. If shortening is necessary, cut younger portions of branches in early spring; avoid bare old wood.
Soil: Moderately moist, well-drained soil; provide air circulation.
Issues: Spider mites are a particular concern during dry weather; needle rust, canker and root rot can occur.

Sources & photo credits

Iseli Nursery

NC State Extension

University of Minnesota Extension

www.udel.edu

Photo: F. D. Richards / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Weeping white spruce. Photo: F. D. Richards / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web without enlargement.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.