Blue Atlas Cedar

Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca'

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Overview

The Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca') is a striking conifer with silvery-blue evergreen needles. This majestic tree reaches up to 40-60 feet tall and 30-40 feet wide at maturity. It requires full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. Its pyramidal form makes it an excellent focal point in landscapes, and its unique color adds year-round interest. Hardy to USDA zone 6.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 6–11Climate Temperate

Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — The Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca') is a striking conifer with silvery-blue evergreen needles

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Pinaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — eventually becoming more open and flat-topped with age.<br><br>As a landscape architect

Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — It requires full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established

Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — Its pyramidal form makes it an excellent focal point in landscapes

Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — and when mature individual specimens may bear upright

Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — emphasize the importance of adequate space to accommodate its ultimate width and height

Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — <br><br>When instructing your clients on the requirements of the Blue Atlas Cedar

Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — Its pyramidal form makes it an excellent focal point in landscapes; conifer / tree for full or half

Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — it offers a commanding presence in any landscape; this pyramidal tree commands attention and respect with its

Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — it offers a commanding presence in any landscape

Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — which add an extra point of interest to the winter silhouette

Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — This pyramidal tree commands attention and respect with its dense; making it an excellent selection for clients

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