Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca' (Blue Atlas Cedar)
| Species | : | Cedrus Atlantica Glauca |
|---|---|---|
| Common Name(s) | : | Blue Atlas Cedar |
| Tree Features | : | Needles |
| Genus | : | Cedrus |
| Shape | : | Pyramidal |
| Mature Size | : | Large (over 20m) |
| Tree Type | : | Evergreen Conifer |
| Tree uses | : | Parkland Trees |
The Blue Cedar is probably the most dramatic of all blue conifers.
The Blue Cedar is probably the most dramatic and striking of all blue conifers.
A winner of both the First Class Certificate in 1972 and the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
it is both quick growing and sparsely furnished when young but thickens out with time.
This is another superb subject for specimen and parkland planting, where its form can be best appreciated.
Its silvery blue foliage is very attractive but if it suffers stress during the establishment phase after planting, it can loose its leaves.
This is alarming for an evergreen plant but it is fairly tough and usually reflushes the following spring.
It thrives on most soils but doesn’t appreciate waterlogged ground.
Mature height: 20m+
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