| General Description | Picea abies 'Inversa' is a woody evergreen tree that seems awkward at first glance but it is actually one of the most beautiful of the weeping trees. |
| ID Characteristic | Distinct weeping form with large, elongated cones and dark green needles. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun, in well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Mites, aphids and bagworms are all possible problems. |
| Notable Specimens | Fanshawe College. Botanical Garden, London, Ontario.
Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | 3 - 7 mm, brown with a red-tinge. |
| Leaf Description | Alternate, simple, evergreen needle-like. |
| Flower Description | Inconspicuous, pink. |
| Fruit Description | 7.5 - 20 cm in diameter, ovoid, usually brown. |
