Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns' (Serbian Spruce)
Serbian Spruce 'Pendula Bruns', Pendula Bruns Serbian Spruce, Bruns Weeping Serbian Spruce
A sight to behold, Picea omorika ‘Pendula Bruns’ (Serbian Spruce) is a very narrow, columnar, evergreen tree adorned with a strong central leader and strictly weeping branches that cascade down gracefully and hug the trunk. It is clothed in a lush foliage of silvery, blue-green needles. A moderate grower, 6-12 in. per year (15-30 cm), this Weeping Serbian Spruce is a breathtaking beauty year-round and makes a glorious vertical accent in the landscape.
- Grows up to 15 ft. tall (450 cm) and 3 ft. wide (90 cm).
- Performs best in full sun in moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Generally prefers cool climates and will struggle in hot and humid climate areas. Tolerates air pollution.
- Perfect as a distinctive specimen plant in the sunny garden.
- Watch for adelgids, aphids or conifer red spider mite. Easy to grow and easy to care for.
- No pruning required.
- Propagate by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Picea - Spruces |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 12' – 15' (3.6m – 4.5m) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 40" (100cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Picea - Spruces |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 12' – 15' (3.6m – 4.5m) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 40" (100cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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