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Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'

Also Known As

  • Glauca Pendula Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' plant details

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. and brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A popular form with bluish needles on weeping branches. Must be trained, pruned and staked when young to develop a strong leader and good form. Height and width can vary depending on cultural practices. Can be a beautiful, unique specimen in any garden if trained properly! Growth Rate medium
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar. Great tree for color, texture and overall dramatics. Twisted branches filled with powdery to deep blue needles (sun and shade change the hue) This tree can be trained into many shapes or simply guided straight up and then left to weep downward. This cultivar is becoming very popular across the US.
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' This is the weeping form of Blue Atlas Cedar. It may be trained into any shape and direction. Great for arbors, fences or as an espalier. Its height varies depending on the way it is trained.
The weeping blue Atlas Cedar is ideal for use as a novel specimen. Left to their own devices each individual plant will grow in its own curious way. Easy to stake and train into serpentine, wide spreading, or tall thin habit. Grows to 6-10? in ten years depending on training. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.

By: Fantastic Plants

A superb small tree with weeping branches ; [silvery-blue] leaves. Most effective when well-positioned (Hillier)... eye-catching draped over a wall or trained as a small pendulous tree. Sun/Med-Dry/GdDrain
Good drainage, Stake for height, easy to train. Evergreen. Good in containers. Hardy to zone 6.
Such a whimsical conifer that it usually engages everyone who sees it. Lead the blue-gray rope-like branches where you will & give adequate support.

Gardening facts about Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' plant

How to Grow Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • brown
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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