Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' |
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Blue Atlas Cedar |
Description
As a large, slow-growing conifer, this tree requires ample room for growth. Its needles are 1" long, and its foliage (needles) is a beautiful shade of silvery blue. In order to develop its best color, the tree needs to be exposed to full sun. It can reach up to 40' tall.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
Mediterranean, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.