Weeping White Spruce

Picea glauca (weeping form)

Weeping White Spruce is a dramatic evergreen prized for its graceful cascading branches and strong vertical presence. Unlike traditional upright spruce, this form develops a flowing, architectural silhouette that adds movement and year-round interest to the landscape—especially striking in winter against snow.

Extremely cold hardy and wind tolerant, Weeping White Spruce is well suited to prairie conditions. It works beautifully as a specimen tree, focal point, or accent in modern and naturalistic landscapes, offering structure without feeling heavy or rigid.

Plant Details

• Hardiness Zone: 2–6

• Mature Size: 15–25 ft tall × 6–10 ft wide (height varies depending on training)

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established

• Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; adaptable to many soil types

Why You’ll Love It

• Unique weeping, cascading form

• Extremely cold hardy and prairie tough

• Provides four-season interest

• Excellent architectural accent or specimen tree

• Lower maintenance than many ornamental trees

Care Tips

• Stake or train a central leader if a taller form is desired.

• Plant in full sun for best growth and structure.

• Water regularly during the first few years to establish roots.

• Minimal pruning required—remove only damaged or crossing branches.