Cedrus, Blue Atlas Cedar 'Glauca'

Cedrusatlantica

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cedrus (SEE-drus)
Species
atlantica (at-LAN-tik-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Conifers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Reseda, California

Denver, Colorado

Greensboro, Georgia

Martinsville, Indiana

Louisville, Kentucky

Taylorsville, Kentucky

West Friendship, Maryland

Cleveland, Ohio

Middleburg, Pennsylvania

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

Lexington, Virginia

Roanoke, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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| January 2008 | positive

Foliage color can range from bright blue to blue-green because of seed based propagation. Needs to be protected from strong winter wind.

S
Arlington, TX | October 2007 | positive

Beautiful odd specimen tree. The young tree looks like it is made from blue pipe cleaners twisted together. Makes a great focal point f...Read More

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