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Cedrus libani 'Glauca Pendula'

Also Known As

  • Weeping Blue Cedar of Lebanon
  • Weeping Cedar of Lebanon

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 25'-40'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Cedrus libani 'Glauca Pendula' plant details

Cedrus libani 'Glauca Pendula' is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cedrus libani 'Glauca Pendula'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: cascading, columnar, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cedrus libani 'Glauca Pendula'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A stunning accent, this columnar weeper covers its irregular pendulous branches with lovely blue-green needles, it can take on uniquely different forms, when staked it makes a lovely 12' tree or it can be left to cascade over rocks or even a large pot; perfect for a distinctive specimen. S /M
With its irregular pendulous branches and columnar form, this tree makes a stunning accent in a space where something narrow is needed. Coniferous evergreen tree with bluish green foliage. Growth Rate medium,6-10' in 10 yrs.
Cedrus libani 'Glauca Pendula'. A weeping blue Cedar of Lebanon. Fast growing main leader upright. Leaves are a blue and large needles. All branches come right back down.
This plant grows as a narrow weeper. Unusual type of the well known biblical tree. Slow growing with a bluish cast to the needles and the cones. Outstanding for use as a specimen. 6-10' in ten years. Rare. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.

By: Fantastic Plants

Columnar, irregular shape. Pendulous branches with occasional horizontal branches, Zones 6-9.

Gardening facts about Cedrus libani 'Glauca Pendula' plant

How to Grow Cedrus libani 'Glauca Pendula'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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