Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’

Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’ (Atlas blue cedar) is an ornamental conifer of great effect, appreciated for its intense color blue-silver and the imposing port. It is a species widely used in spacious gardens, parks and representative landscape projects.

General characteristics

• Plant type: evergreen conifer

• Port: pyramidal in youth, becoming broad and more flared in maturity

• Dimensions at maturity: 15–25 m high, 6–10 m wide

• Growth: moderate

• Foliage: Stiff, short, deep blue-gray needles

• Cones: ovoid, erect, greenish-brown, appear in mature specimens

Planting conditions

• Exposure: full sun (blue color is more intense in direct light)

• Soil: well drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral

• Watering: moderate; drought tolerant after installation

• Frost resistance: very good (–25°C, even –30°C)

Maintenance

• requires little maintenance

• does not need trimming; only dry branches are removed

• resistant to diseases and pests

Landscape use

• exemplar lonely (accent tree)

• large gardens, parks, public green spaces

• premium landscaping projects

• spectacular contrasts with plants with green or yellow foliage

🔹 Landscaping tip: for smaller gardens, varieties with weeping or compact habit are recommended, such as Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'.