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Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) ‘Glauca Pendula’ (Atlas Cedar)

Atlas Cedar 'Glauca Pendula', Blue Atlas Cedar 'Glauca Pendula', Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar

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Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula',  Atlas Cedar 'Glauca Pendula', Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar, Blue Atlas Cedar 'Glauca Pendula', Conifer, Evergreen Tree, Blue Conifer, Weeping Conifer
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula',  Atlas Cedar 'Glauca Pendula', Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar, Blue Atlas Cedar 'Glauca Pendula', Conifer, Evergreen Tree, Blue Conifer, Weeping Conifer

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.

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 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 3' - 12'
(90cm - 3.7m)
Spread 3' - 12'
(90cm - 3.7m)
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
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Cedrus libani (Cedar of Lebanon)
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Cedrus deodara ‘Aurea’ (Deodar Cedar)
Cedrus deodara ‘Golden Horizon’ (Deodar Cedar)
Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) ‘Glauca’ (Atlas Cedar)

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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 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 3' - 12'
(90cm - 3.7m)
Spread 3' - 12'
(90cm - 3.7m)
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
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