Picea abies f. pendula - weeping spruce

The columnar ‘weeping’ spruce is perhaps the most important of the special forms of conifer found in Finland. A rare, naturally occurring form of the ordinary Norway spruce (Picea abies), it has light, long, weeping branches. The best specimens grow as narrow pillars; their weeping branches hug the trunk, which is hidden behind their needles. Natural occurrences of weeping spruce can be found in several sites in Finland and elsewhere in Eurasia, where Norway spruce is common.

Weeping spruce are at their best in small groups. Because of their shape even a small garden can accommodate several. This low demand for space has been used in breeding for increased trunks/hectare production.