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Cedrus atlantica (Glauca group) 'Glauca'

blue atlas cedar

Eventual height & spread

Cedrus atlantica (Glauca group) 'Glauca'

blue atlas cedar

2 litre pot
£36.99
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Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: moist, well-drained neutral to slightly acid soil
Rate of growth: slow
Hardiness: fully hardy

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' is an impressive and blue variety of evergreen conifer that develops into a large, spreading tree. The short needles are arranged in small clusters and are silvery-white when young, maturing to blue-green. The purple-brown, upright cones up to 10cm long, mature over a long period and are a permanent feature on mature trees.

A true giant of a plant in all senses of the word, this robust plant is native to the Atlas mountains of Algeria and Morocco, and ideally needs space where it can properly develop its magnificent, spreading form.

Garden care:

Plant Cedrus in full sun in well-drained soil and avoid waterlogged or compacted or heavy clay sites. Cedars prefer neutral to slightly acidic soils and need plenty of space due to their eventual size. Mulch after planting to retain moisture and stake young trees for support until established.

Water during dry spells in the first few years, but once mature, they become more drought-tolerant. Feeding isn’t usually necessary. Prune only to remove dead or damaged branches in late winter or early spring, and avoid cutting into old wood as they don’t regenerate well.