Cedrus atlantica f. 'GLAUCA' blue Atlas cedar
size/type
tall tree,tall tree
usual height
10-20m
usual width
5-12m
leaves
evergreen conifer
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
7 (down to -23°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Cedars are beautiful, architectural trees that attract us with their irregular monumental crowns, mainly in southern Europe under the Alps. There are 4 species in this genus among which the hardiest are Atlas cedar (green and blue-green) and cedar of Lebanon (green).
Description of the plant:
Blue Atlas cedar has distinct silvery-blue persistent larch-like needles born in whorls of 30-45. This gives a much dense appearance compared with other green cedars. Healthy young tree is well branched from the ground and retains its bottom branches. Young plants have conical habit which with age changes to widely conical with drooping new twigs on ends of old branches. It grows reliably in any soil type, even chalky, and needs a sunny location with plenty of space. In his home – Atlas Mountains – it grows up to 30m, in our continental climate (zone 6) seldom reaches more than 20m. Fully hardy to min. -24°C, but can take temporary swings to -27°C.
Last update 15-01-2009
