how to stake a weeping norway spruce
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Comments (3)Mike: Welcome! Yours is a really interesting question, with a lot of information/ideas in it. The first thought I have is that some of the weeping Norway spruces can, and eventually do develop upright leaders. This may, or may not be a problem for what you want to do. I think 'Inversa' is in this category. For some of the others I have found a lot of contradictory information. Apparently some develop leaders only after long training, which may be why some sources say they will always be flat unless staked. I wish I could be of more help on the variety you should choose. As for the spacing, and I am guessing here, if you want to have an effect of curtains hanging down from horizontal lines, you don't want the trees too close together--the visual effect would be broken up too much by the verticals. Maybe 8' apart would be good--you don't want to wait forever for the horizontals to grow out and close the screen. Well, obviously I have never even thought about what you want to do, but the idea is beautiful and fascinating! --Spruce...See Moremore on staking weeping norway spruce
Comments (8)You know to plant or not to plant and when to plant is a decision that has to be made individually. We all have our different methods and free advice to give. As for me I don't leave them in the pots all summer to become more root bound with continued growth held in check because of the restricted environment it is being subjected to. The longer grown in this state the more compromised the conifer becomes over time. If put in the ground, planted properly, and cared for I have always experienced better results. I plant all growing season. Of course climate and even micro- climate plays a big part in success or failure and where you live should be taken into consideration. Transplanting is a different issue all together. Either Fall or early Spring is the only time to do this. 4-5 ft. trees do not need to be staked unless you are training them for vertical growth. Once you have a dominant leader then the need for staking is over. This is not to say it will grow a completely straight vertical trunk. It bends and twists on it's upward growth which is the nature of this conifer. Lateral growth will be substantial as the tree matures. I have two of them. One puts out twice as much lateral growth as the other. There seems to be no consensus on the true identity of this cultivar. It takes on so many forms mostly irregular, erratic, semi-prostrate, mounding, etc. Purchased in 1-2 year old grafts you can decide how you want them to grow. This conifer is sold in most Nursery's under the cultivar name as 'Pendula'. Correct cultivar name is 'Reflexa'. Get them in the ground and start enjoying. Always a great focal point conifer. Dave...See MoreWeeping Spruce: Norway vs. White
Comments (4)You want the best of both worlds built into one conifer. That is not possible with the two you have chosen. Picea a. 'Pendula' has a wondering growing habit. It will grow vertical on the stake as long as on the stake. When it reaches a height you can no longer stake it then the central leader will begin to wonder. It will need more room horizontally to grow then "Glauca Pendula'. The only favorable thing it has going for it is the dark green color you like. On the other hand Picea glauca 'Pendula' will grow straight as an arrow without the stake. It will not wonder and stay very narrow in growing width. A much more formal looking conifer then . Growing height is similar with 'Reflexa' the stronger.. Actually I have two of each growing in different areas of my garden. I would not grow them together. The look would not be appealing with the mismatched growing habit. I have enclosed two photos of 'Reflexa'. 'Pendula' in the nursery trade. This one on the stake only 2 years then left to free range. This one was staked for 10 years but now off the stake. The main leader is now some what unstable and reverting back to its wandering growing habit. This photo is two years old and does not reveal this. And of course Picea glauca 'Pendula'. A true champion growing in any garden. I hope I didn't totally confuse you in your decision making. Both are great focal point conifers. If you decide to mix and match go for it. You are the one who needs to be happy. Dave...See MoreIs a weeping Norway spruce a good specimen near a swimming pool?
Comments (1)hit the link.. for bunches of pix as to the potential .... if you flip back in google to the web side..and added the words 'annual growth rate' to the plant name .. to the search... you will find out how much per year it will grow ... for ever ... as to how it can be placed and fit into a poolside landscape.. i cant figure it all out on your words alone .. perhaps a pic after the pool is in.. might help define it all ... as for staking... this type of plant does NOT need permanent staking...it is staked.. or TRAINED.. to a given height ... and then left to weep down from there... if you buy the plant at the height you want.. and plant it properly .. at most.. it would only need to be staked for a year or two.. until it grows enough roots to hold itself up ... which may be a function of your soil .... and proper planting methods ... good luck ken Here is a link that might be useful: link...See Morejaro_in_montreal
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