Cedrus atlantica f. 'GLAUCA PENDULA' weeping blue Atlas cedar
size/type
small tree,small tree
usual height
2-4m
leaves
evergreen conifer
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5b (down to -27°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Cedrus
Cedars are beautiful, architectural trees that attract attention with their irregular monumental crowns and variable shapes, 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), whereas Atlas cedar is supposed to be a subspecies of cedar of Lebanon.Description of the plant:
This variety is a weeping form of blue Atlas cedar. It has distinct silvery-blue persistent larch-like needles born in whorls of 30-45. Their striking colour makes the tree a gorgeous lawn specimen same as an ideal feature when combined with other, dark green conifers. Just remember that this one is a greedy chap and needs plenty of space around. Give it a spread of at least 4 meters to fill. Each plant has a unique shape. It is often grafted on stems of different heights with branches that are strictly weeping from the top and in a course of time will touch the ground if left unpruned. You can trim or prune it early in the spring, but if possible do not cut into old wood. You can also stake one of the central branches to give it extra height.
Cedars are generally soil tolerant if it is well-drained. They need a sunny spot. Blue Atlas cedar, as a subspecies of cedar of Lebanon, is very hardy. It is fully hardy in our zone 6 (-24°C) and usually withstands occasional swings of -27°C without damage.
Last update 15-01-2009
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- STANDARD QUALITY - Plants of this group are 1st class quality with number of branches and overall density adequate to their size and age, considering they were container grown.
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- STANDARD (as described in the plant form) means a tree with a trunk of 190-210 cm and a crown at the top, unless specified differently. The commercial size for trees is their girth measured in the height of 1m from ground.
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- FEATHERED - These are trees with branches growing already from the base of the trunk and up along the stem.
- GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.
