Picea omorika 'Pendula' – Picea omorika 'Pendula'

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Picea omorika 'Pendula' – Picea omorika 'Pendula'

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Availability
High (3)
Specifications
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Height
8-10 m
Crown
narrow weeping
Bark and branches
dark brown, flaking bark, brown, hairy twigs
Leaf
needles glossy dark green, 0.5 - 2 cm, silvery grey underneath, evergreen
Flowers
inconspicuous, ? erect, long ovoid, purplish red, ? bright purplish red, may
Fruits
few cones
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, moisture-retentive and well-permeable
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
parks, cemeteries, large gardens
Origin
U.S. National Arboretum, Washington D.C., USA, 2001
acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow narrow weeping half-open crown green greygreen orange/red average growing provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Picea omorika 'Pendula'

Picea omorika 'Pendula' can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Picea omorika 'Pendula' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Picea omorika 'Pendula' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Picea omorika 'Pendula' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Picea omorika 'Pendula' blooms in may.
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