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.
Additional information
| Generic | Cedrus |
|---|---|
| Species | libani |
| Varietry | ssp. atlantica Glauca Group |
| Common Name | Blue Atlas Cedar |
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| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue |
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| 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 | |
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