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Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Glauca Pendula'
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blue Atlas cedar 'Glauca Pendula'

A superb small, weeping tree with glaucous, blue-green foliage on dense branches that hang vertically

Synonyms
Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'

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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green Grey Silver Brown
Summer Blue Green Grey Silver Brown
Autumn Blue Green Grey Silver Brown
Winter Blue Green Grey Silver Brown
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Pinaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Pendulous weeping
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

Can be staked or trained to the required shape. Grow in any well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to conifer aphid

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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