Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'
Blue Atlas Cedar
Description
This tree requires ample room for growth as it can quickly reach 100' tall and 40' wide. Foliage is needle-like, silvery to blue color and evergreen. This conifer tolerates full to part sun with well draining soil. Cones start off green color, changing to light brown in 2 years. With time, this conifer may have a pyramidal shape. Typically, there is one straight vertical trunk that ages with fissures and a silvery color. Branches eventually droop and can break with heavy snow on them. This tree can be planted in a container and used for bonsai.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
60-100'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.