Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'
SKU
02331
This dramatic weeping evergreen makes a special addition to any landscape. Superb specimen for minimal-care gardens. Naturally slow-growing with a sprawling horizontal habit, though often trained into an upright, serpentine form. Pendant branchlets display icy-blue needles, creating a graceful, waterfall-like effect.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | SEE-drus at-LAN-tih-kuh GLAW-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide, in natural form. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Weeping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Specimen, Topiary, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Camellia (Camellia); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Magnolia (Magnolia); Japanese Maple (Acer); Fuschia (Fuschia) |
Best in loamy well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Avoid overly wet sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Train and prune as needed to maintain desired shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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