Cedrus atlantica Glauca Group
blue Atlas cedar
Glauca Group are large evergreen conifers, at first conical, later developing a broad crown, with spreading branches bearing silvery blue-green needles to 2.5cm, long, and ovoid cones to 9cm. Variable, and good blue-leaved forms should be sought
Other common names
Atlas cedarSynonyms
Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica Glauca GroupCedrus atlantica f. glauca
see moreCedrus atlantica var. glauca
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green Grey Silver | Brown Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green Grey Silver | Brown Purple | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green Grey Silver | Brown Purple | ||
| Winter | Blue Green Grey Silver | Brown Purple |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Cedrus are large evergreen trees with needle-like leaves arranged spirally on young shoots, and in whorls on short spur-like side-shoots; ovoid cones break up to release the seeds while still attached to the tree
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Good specimen tree but needs space to reach full potential. Grow in any well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to conifer aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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