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Conifer
Glauca
Cedrus atlantica
The classic upright form of Blue Atlas Cedar, distinct from the weeping 'Glauca Pendula' selection also in the collection. This selection grows as a stately, broadly pyramidal evergreen with the species' signature powder-blue needles, providing year-round structural and color interest as it matures into a large specimen tree.
Growing Specifications
- Height
- Large-scale tree at maturity
- Spread
- Broadly pyramidal at maturity
- Watering
- Moderate during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature
- Light
- Full Sun
- Heat Tolerance
- Good once established; well adapted to hot climates with good drainage
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Soil Requirement
- Well-draining soil is essential; sensitive to waterlogged or heavy, poorly-drained clay
North Texas Micro-climate Notes
Excellent drainage is the single most important factor for Cedrus atlantica selections in North Texas clay soils — plant on a raised mound or heavily amended bed to avoid root rot.
Care Instructions
Plant on a raised, well-draining mound to keep the root crown free of standing water. Water deeply but infrequently once established.
Landscape Usage
A premier large-scale structural evergreen for open lawns or prominent property positions, where its vivid blue foliage and pyramidal form provide a strong focal presence.
