Norway spruce 'Inversa' (Picea abies 'Inversa')

Norway spruce 'Inversa'

Also known as: Common spruce 'Inversa'

Norway spruce 'Inversa' is a Norway spruce cultivar with a lovely weeping habit. The branches are covered with dense, bright green needles. The cultivar is also called often called "Pendula" for its hanging or drooping branches. Gardeners find this plant easy to grow and easy to care for, and it requires little to no pruning.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

Spring, Summer

Bloom Time

Mid fall, Late fall

Harvest Time

46 cm to 9 m

Plant Height

3 m to 6 m

Spread

Yellow, Green, Gray

Leaf Color

2.5 cm to 8 cm

Flower Size

Brown

Fruit Color

Care Guide for Norway spruce 'Inversa'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: After transplanting norway spruce 'Inversa', water 5-7 times over 5-7 days with rooting powder. Maintain moist soil without standing water to prevent root rot. Water every 10 days, adjusting based on weather. Increase frequency if leaves droop.

Fertilize: Before transplanting norway spruce 'Inversa', apply base fertilizers for prolonged nutrient supply. In the first year, use nitrogen and phosphorus biweekly, adding potassium in fall. After maturity, fertilize 2-4 times annually in spring and summer. Organic fertilizers are optimal for soil health; water if soil dries after applying.

Pruning: Norway spruce 'Inversa' is a cascading evergreen that requires strategic pruning, including the removal of dead branches and thinning crowded areas for air circulation. Prune in early to late winter during dormancy to minimize stress and maintain the plant's health and unique weeping form.

Propagation: Propagating norway spruce 'Inversa' requires careful selection of robust, year-old summer branches, cut to 10-20 cm. Use a rooting solution before planting in sterilized, moist soil, spaced 20-30 cm apart. Maintain soil moisture, and transplant outdoors by early spring once rooted.

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