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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 6–11Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — Typically reaching heights of 40 to 60 feet with a spread of 20 to 40 feet at maturity; it requires full sun and

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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') — silvery-blue foliage provides exceptional year-round interest
Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — The Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca') presents as a majestic; consider it as a focal point
Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — This majestic tree reaches up to 40-60 feet tall and 30-40 feet wide at maturity; horizontally tiered branches
Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — It requires full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established; silvery-blue foliage
Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — Its pyramidal form makes it an excellent focal point in landscapes
Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — and its unique color adds year-round interest
Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — consider it as a focal point
Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca') — and when mature individual specimens may bear upright
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') — emphasize the importance of adequate space to accommodate its ultimate width and height
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