BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

INFORMATION ONLY: We hope to have some of this rare plant available in winter 2012 or 2013

Description

A narrow upright conifer with graceful, weeping side branches, Picea omorika 'Pendula' makes a spectacular stand alone specimen tree. The needles are dark green and glossy with a silvery underside. This plant can also be grow over a support, for example several large bamboo canes, to produce an arch-effect with a weeping veil of branches.

Supplied Size:

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Prefers moist, fertile soil. Picea omorika 'Pendula' will tolerate a wide range of soil types.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small narrow, upright tree with weeping branches.
  • Height: 10 m (32 ft) / [up to 3 m (10 ft) in ten years)
  • Spread: up to 5 m (16 ft). [1 m (3 ft) in ten years)

• Notes: Once planted and established, Picea omorika 'Pendula' does generally not enjoy being moved.

Plant Video

The Picea omorika 'Pendula' in our woodland gardens (taken in September 2010).