West Himalayan Spruce (Picea smithiana)
$49.95
Eastern States dispatch. TAS-certified direct route available for volume 400mm stock. WA, NT & TAS via concierge.
- Graceful Weeping Curtains
- Exceptionally Long Needles
- Local Berrima Seed Provenance For Upcoming 140mm Stock
- Majestic Himalayan Origin
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The Weeping Spruce of the Himalayas
The West Himalayan Spruce (Picea smithiana, also known as the Morinda Spruce) is a masterpiece of botanical movement. Unlike the stiff, rigid branches of European and American spruces, this graceful conifer is defined by its long, pendulous branchlets that hang in soft, sweeping curtains from arching limbs. It is further distinguished by exceptionally long, dark-green needles—the longest of any spruce species. Currently a hidden gem in contemporary design, it is the perfect weeping specimen tree for adding softness and scale to large gardens. We supply highly established 200mm stock direct from our farm, alongside advanced 300mm and 400mm specimens sourced from our trusted Eastern States network.
At a Glance
Pot Sizes: 200mm (In Stock) | 300mm & 400mm (Network Sourced)
Est. Plant Height: Approx. 80cm tall (200mm), measured from base to tip
Growth Habit: Graceful, weeping pyramid with long, pendulous branch curtains
Style: Weeping Landscape Specimen / Botanical Collector Tree
APPROXIMATE ACTUAL PLANT SIZE: 80CM TALL (200MM POT)*
*Heights are measured from the base of the pot to the tip of the leader. Our current 200mm batch is highly established and ready for immediate landscape planting.
In the cyclical world of landscape design, certain spectacular trees occasionally fall out of fashion, becoming well-kept secrets for those in the know. The West Himalayan Spruce (Picea smithiana) is currently one of those hidden gems. While many modern designs rely on rigid, upright conifers, the Morinda Spruce offers a completely different aesthetic: softness, grace, and sweeping movement. Its lateral branches arch outwards, dropping long, pendulous secondary branchlets that hang like deep-green curtains. When the wind catches it, the entire tree sways beautifully.
Adding to its unique texture are its needles. Where most spruces feature short, stiff foliage, Picea smithiana boasts exceptionally long, slender, dark-green needles that give the canopy a lush, almost tropical density while remaining completely cold-hardy. It is a stunning, standalone specimen tree for large lawns, parklands, and sweeping highland driveways.
Our current inventory of 200mm stock is highly established (standing at an impressive 80cm tall) and holds a very dense root system; they are eager to be planted out so they can stretch their roots into open ground. For designers requiring immediate scale, we utilise our TAS-certified Victorian and NSW network to supply advanced 300mm and 400mm specimens. Furthermore, we are actively securing the Australian future of this species by collecting and drying seed from a magnificent, fully acclimatised local specimen right here in Berrima, NSW.
- The Weeping Curtains: The defining feature of this species. The secondary branchlets grow straight down, creating long, elegant curtains of foliage that drape over the arching main branches.
- Exceptionally Long Needles: Unlike European spruces, the Morinda Spruce features very long, slender dark-green needles, giving the tree a uniquely soft and luxurious texture.
- Local Provenance: Alongside our premium network sourcing, SVF actively collects seed from robust local Southern Highlands specimens to secure future, highly acclimatised crops.
- A True Specimen Tree: Needs room to be admired. It develops into a grand, weeping pyramid that serves as the ultimate focal point for larger landscape designs.
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Detailed Description and Specs
The West Himalayan Spruce (Picea smithiana) is a conifer that brings a sense of serene movement to the garden. Native to the high altitudes of the western Himalayas—stretching across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India—it is a robust, cold-hardy tree that evolved to shed heavy snowfall via its steeply pendulous, curtain-like branches.
In cultivation, it is prized as a standalone specimen tree. The combination of its weeping form, its unusually long, dark-green needles, and its long cylindrical cones sets it distinctly apart from the stiffer profiles of traditional European and American spruces. We supply highly established 200mm stock directly from SVF, alongside advanced 300mm and 400mm sizes sourced from our premium Eastern States network. Whether you are designing a grand highland garden or expanding a rare conifer collection, the Morinda Spruce is a breathtaking addition.
Here’s why we think you’ll love the West Himalayan Spruce:
- Species: Picea smithiana (West Himalayan Spruce / Morinda Spruce)
- Provenance: SVF Inventory (200mm) & Trusted Premium Network (300mm/400mm)
- Growth Habit: Graceful, broadly pyramidal with distinctly pendulous, weeping secondary branches
- Foliage: Exceptionally long, slender, dark-green needles
- Best For: Standalone landscape specimens, large lawns, and botanical collections
Care and Planting Guide
To get the absolute best out of your West Himalayan Spruce, give it the space it needs to display its sweeping architecture.
- Sunlight: Thrives in absolute full sun, which encourages the densest foliage growth and best structural development.
- Soil & Drainage: Highly adaptable, but demands good drainage. It performs beautifully in deep, loamy soils. Do not plant in heavy, waterlogged depressions.
- Planting Advice: For our highly established 200mm stock, ensure you gently tease the root ball upon planting. This breaks the circular growth pattern of the pot and encourages the roots to rapidly explore the surrounding soil. Water deeply during its first two summers.
- Spacing: This is a grand specimen tree. Do not crowd it against fences or other vigorous trees; it needs open space around its base to allow its weeping branches to drape elegantly toward the ground.
Shipping and Delivery
Eastern States (NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA)
Eligible for standard shipping via our secure specialist plant freight network. Whether dispatching our own 200mm stock or network-sourced 300mm/400mm specimens, delivery is seamless with no additional biosecurity treatments required.
Tasmania (TAS)
Because our network includes a TAS-certified Victorian grower, eligible 400mm orders can travel the direct certified pathway into Tasmania (subject to minimum volume requirements for Bass Strait freight viability). Orders for our in-house 200mm stock are handled seamlessly through our Plant Concierge. Start your enquiry at Plant Concierge.
Western Australia & Northern Territory (WA & NT)
Shipping to WA and NT is safely handled through our Plant Concierge. Because the West Himalayan Spruce is a Picea (not a Pinus), it is completely exempt from the strict state pine bans. Our established 200mm starters (approx. 80cm tall) comfortably clear the 1.05-metre height restriction for fast, secure Express Post transit. Start your enquiry at Plant Concierge.
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