Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica Glauca Pendula - Blue Atlas Cedar

The Cedrus libani atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' is a beautiful tree with a weeping habit. It has a straight trunk that can vary in height depending on its growth conditions. The tree's large branches flow down from the trunk, creating a stunning cascade of stems densely covered with blue-green needles. During the summer, the needles turn silver. The tree grows slowly and becomes wider, making it perfect for larger gardens. It can be planted alone in the centre of a rocky meadow or a formal lawn. The tree is hardy and can handle sunny locations with well-drained soils that are not too dry but still moist. It can grow in both poor and rich soils, and it can tolerate pollution and sea spray.

The Atlas cedar, also known as the Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica is a conifer found in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. It resembles the Lebanese cedar but has a more slender shape and upright branches with non-prickly needles. The Atlas cedar is known for its longevity and can live for a long time.

The 'Glauca Pendula' tree is known for its weeping habit and slow growth. It typically grows up to 4 metres (13 feet 1 inch) tall and has a spread of 10 metres 10 inches). The tree has a wide trunk that divides into large lateral branches which arch down to the ground. The bark starts grey and smooth but becomes rougher over time and peels off in small scales. The branches are drooping and have fine hair when young. The tree produces clusters of bright blue-green needles, turning gray-blue with silver-grey highlights as they mature. In early autumn, the tree produces cylindrical female cones flattened at the top, measuring 5 to 7 cm (2 to 2.8 in) in length and green in colour, turning brown-purple. The male catkins are conical and brown. The seeds take 3 years to mature and are nestled between the scales of the female cones. They have a 2 cm (0.8 in) long wing.

The Atlas Blue Cedar is a stunning tree that can be the centrepiece of any garden. It can be planted as a single tree to showcase its beautiful silhouette and foliage, or multiple trees can be planted along a pathway to create a unique and elegant style. When planting multiple trees, it's important to space them adequately to prevent interference in the future. The Atlas Cedar is hardy and can thrive in poor, rocky, and dry soils in summer. It can also be grown in containers, making it a versatile addition to any garden.