Blue Atlas Cedar. Spectacular bright silver-blue tree with sharply pointed needle-like leaves. Cones barrel-shaped green at first becoming brown. Max Height 40m. Max Spread 10m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cedrus libani ssp. atlantica Glauca Group
Spectacular bright silver-blue tree with sharply pointed needle-like leaves. Cones barrel-shaped green at first becoming brown.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Cedrus |
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Species | libani |
Varietry | ssp. atlantica Glauca Group |
Common Name | Blue Atlas Cedar |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 40m |
Family | Pinaceae |
Spread | 10m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
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