.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Weeping Colorado Spruce Picea pungens 'Pendula' Description This striking deciduous conifer features gracefully drooping branches covered in vibrant blue-green foliage, creating a dramatic focal point in any landscape. Its unique weeping form adds elegance and movement, making it ideal for ornamental gardens and landscape accents. Suggested Uses Perfect for specimen planting, accent trees, container display, and creating visual interest in rock gardens or slope stabilizations. Plant Details Botanical Name: Weeping Colorado Spruce Picea pungens 'Pendula' Common Name: Weeping Colorado Spruce Size & Growth: Typically grows 3-5 ft tall and wide over 10 years, with a graceful, drooping habit. Hardiness Zones: 3-7 Foliage Type: Evergreen, needle-like Bloom Time: N/A (Conifer) Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, with proper drainage Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other conifers, ornamental grasses, and perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose a site with full sun, dig a hole twice as wide as root ball, backfill and water thoroughly. Soil Moisture: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil Soil Type: Sandy loam or loamy Humidity: Average humidity, avoid overly wet areas Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning; remove dead or crossing branches in early spring. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winds and desiccation in colder zones. Planting Depth: Position the root flare at soil level. Fertilization: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Mulch around base to retain moisture and regulate temperature.