SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea pungens 'Glauca Slenderina® Pendula'
COMMON NAME: Slenderina® Weeping Blue Spruce
GARDEN SIZE: 5-20 ft. tall x 5-10 ft. wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate to Fast; up to 8-12 inches per year under ideal conditions
USDA ZONE: 3-7
EXPOSURE: Full Sun to Partial Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.
HABIT (FORM): Weeping, Narrow
FOLIAGE: Evergreen conifer; silver-blue
FLOWERS: n/a
FRUIT: Cones
PLANT ORIGIN: Rocky Mountains in the United States
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides winter cover and nesting areas for small mammals and birds.
FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.
PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning in late winter or early summer is best if you do decide to trim them.
PET SAFETY: May be toxic in large amounts, but not commonly eaten by pets. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.
USES: Specimen, Containers.