Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Glauca Pendula' (Atlas Cedar)
Atlas Cedar 'Glauca Pendula', Blue Atlas Cedar 'Glauca Pendula', Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' (Atlas Cedar) is a stunning evergreen coniferous tree of pendulous habit adorned with a serpentine leader bearing gracefully weeping branches. Its dense limbs are thickly covered with clusters of short, steel-blue needles, adding charm to this picturesque tree. Fast-growing, 12-24 in. per year (30-60 cm), this Blue Atlas Cedar can be staked or trained to form any shape you wish, from narrow-upright (if staked) to cascading in a variety of directions. It is spectacular when trained to form an archway, espalier, ground cover, or as a magnificent specimen. A terrific living sculpture in the landscape. Heat and drought tolerant.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows up to 3-12 ft. tall and wide (90-360 cm), although its size depends highly on its training.
- Performs best in full sun in medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant of hot and humid summers. Drought tolerant once established.
- Easy to grow, easy to care for.
- No pruning required.
- Native to the Atlas Mountains in northern Africa.
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Requirements
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 | Cedrus - Cedars |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 3' – 12' (90cm – 3.6m) |
Spread | 3' – 12' (90cm – 3.6m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
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 |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
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 | Cedrus - Cedars |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 3' – 12' (90cm – 3.6m) |
Spread | 3' – 12' (90cm – 3.6m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
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 |