Picea glauca 'Pendula' ~ Weeping White Spruce less-2ft-spread Mikawa yatsubusa Japanese maple

Mikawa yatsubusa Japanese maple

which turn a vibrant array of colors from green in the summer to fiery reds and oranges in the fall

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hibiscus

Prunus ‘Chestnut Hill’

IMAGES: Photoset by Frederick County Forestry Board

Picea glauca 'Pendula' ~ Weeping White Spruce less-2ft-spread Mikawa yatsubusa Japanese mapleWhite Spruce is a hardy native conifer tree with a strong upright leader and short pendulous branches creating a narrow weeping habit. Its dense blue green needles emerge with a whitish wax coating. Prefers full sun and rich, moist well drained acidic soils. Type: Tree, Conifer Height: 20' 30' Spread: 6' 10' Spacing: 8 USDA Hardiness Zone: 2 8 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: N A Season of Interest: Year Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant.