Blue Atlas Cedar

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'

Pronunciation: SEE-drus at-LAN-tih-kuh GLAW-kuh
SKU #02330
6-9

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established water deeply occasionally.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 40 to 60 ft. tall, 30 to 40 ft. wide or larger, with age.
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Description A bold, pyramidal form with sparkling silvery blue foliage that drapes from the expansive branches. One of the most popular evergreen conifers. A spectacular specimen for large landscape areas that increases in character as it ages. Drought tolerant, when established.
Bloom Time Conifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/Solutions Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Slow
Growth Habit Pyramidal
Landscape Use Privacy Screen, Windbreak
Foliage Color Blue-green
Companion Plants Camellia (Camellia); Japanese Maple (Acer); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Azalea (Azalea); Magnolia (Magnolia)
Care Instructions Best in loamy well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild periodic drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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DescriptionA bold, pyramidal form with sparkling silvery blue foliage that drapes from the expansive branches. One of the most popular evergreen conifers. A spectacular specimen for large landscape areas that increases in character as it ages. Drought tolerant, when established.
Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitPyramidal
Style
Landscape UsePrivacy Screen, Windbreak
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsCamellia (Camellia); Japanese Maple (Acer); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Azalea (Azalea); Magnolia (Magnolia)
Care
Care InstructionsBest in loamy well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild periodic drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.