Atlas Cedar. Beautiful tree with weeping branches of glaucous, blue-green sharply pointed needle-like leaves. Cones green becoming brown. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 8m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cedrus libani ssp. atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula’
Beautiful tree with weeping branches of glaucous, blue-green sharply pointed needle-like leaves. Cones green becoming brown.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
| Generic | Cedrus |
|---|---|
| Species | libani |
| Varietry | ssp. atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' |
| Common Name | Atlas Cedar |
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| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Large weeping |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, green |
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| Colour Fruit | |
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| 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 |
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