Picea abies Krasickiana - Weeping Norway spruce
Picea abies Krasickiana - Weeping Norway spruce
Picea abies Krasickiana - Weeping Norway spruce
Picea abies Krasickiana
Norway Spruce, European Spruce
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Description
Picea abies 'Krasickiana' is a cultivar of the Norway spruce, distinguished by its remarkable weeping habit. This tall, relatively narrow tree features pendulous branches and exhibits rapid growth in its early years. Its dense, dark green foliage remains attractive even in winter. This magnificent weeping fir is particularly striking near a pond, where its silhouette reflects in the water.
Picea abies 'Krasickiana' was discovered in Poland by Mr. Krasicki in his forests near Lesko and first introduced to the horticultural market by Feliks Rożyński in 1908. The species, Picea abies, also known as the Norway spruce or red fir, is an evergreen conifer belonging to the Pinaceae family, native to northern Europe. In its natural habitat, it typically has a conical, pyramidal habit and can reach heights of 30 m. This species is traditionally used as a Christmas tree in Europe. It thrives in well-drained, moist soils and is very cold-tolerant. Picea abies 'Krasickiana' can eventually reach an impressive height of 30 m, with a spread of 4 to 5 m at the base. Its growth is rapid in the early years, reaching 5 to 6 m in ten years. From a young age, 'Krasickiana' stands out with its long branches that trail gracefully to the ground, giving the tree a highly decorative silhouette. In older specimens, it is mainly the secondary branches that are trailing. The foliage consists of stiff, short, prickly needles in a rich, dark green, arranged radially around the shoots, resembling a bottlebrush. Mature specimens may produce reproductive organs. The pendulous and oblong female cones measure 10 to 15 cm long and are purplish, while the male cones are red and turn yellow with pollen. The bark is initially smooth and light grey. Over time, it becomes rougher and scaly, taking on a darker grey-brown hue as the tree ages. The root system of spruces is shallow and running, making them difficult to transplant when mature and particularly vulnerable to wind.
Weeping spruce 'Krasickiana', with its exceptional ornamental qualities, will become the star of a park or large garden. Its silhouette stands out beautifully against a clear sky. It is unmatched near a water feature, alongside the romantic weeping willow or weeping ash, for example. The striking architectural qualities of conifers naturally lend themselves to contemporary garden design, which highlights the aesthetics of forms, silhouettes, and textures. These plants, with their reassuring permanence, shape the landscape. They pair well with mahonias, heathers, or ornamental grasses, which share a complementary temperament.
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Picea
abies
Krasickiana
Pinaceae
Norway Spruce, European Spruce
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Picea abies 'Krasickiana' from September to November and from February to May in deep, well-drained, light soil that retains moisture. This conifer does not tolerate limestone well, dislikes drought, and is particularly sensitive to scorching summers. Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot, sheltered from prevailing winds. Soak the root balls thoroughly before planting. Add organic matter at planting time and water generously during the first few years, as well as during prolonged dry spells. Apply a special conifer fertiliser every year in April and hoe the soil in summer. Although extremely hardy, this conifer dislikes heavy, waterlogged soil in winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.