Atlas Cedar 'Glauca', Blue Atlas Cedar 'Glauca'
Highly popular, Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’ (Atlas Cedar) is a large evergreen coniferous tree of conical habit and sparsely branched when young, but develops into a dense and broad pyramid over time. Its stiff, ascending branches are beautifully covered with clusters of short, silver-blue needles, adding charm to this picturesque tree. Fast-growing, 12-24 in. per year (30-60 cm), this Atlas Cedar is a magnificent sight in the landscape. Heat and drought-tolerant, it needs space to reach its full potential and spread its feathery, blue boughs.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Cedrus |
| Common names | Atlas Cedar, Blue Atlas Cedar, Cedar, Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
| Spread |
30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Cedrus |
| Common names | Atlas Cedar, Blue Atlas Cedar, Cedar, Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
40' - 60' (12.2m - 18.3m) |
| Spread |
30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) ‘Glauca’ (Atlas Cedar) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) ‘Glauca’ (Atlas Cedar) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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