Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'
(Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar)
Family - Pinaceae
Category - Tree, Conifer
Origin - Raised in France
Discovered By - Raised by Mr. Louis Paillet, a nurseryman.
Year of Introduction - First recorded in 1900
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H6
Height - 4m or more
Location - The Pond Garden
Description: Small, Evergreen coniferous tree with a weeping habit. The needle-like leaves are arranged in dense clusters along the nearly vertical branches and are silvery-blue when young, maturing to blue-grey. Two types of cones are produced. The female cones are barrel-shaped, green when young, and mature to brown over a two-year period, though remain on the tree after opening. The male cones are produced in autumn and are small, upright, pale brown in colour and cylindrical in shape. Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' is a slow growing tree.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
The correct botanical name is Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Glauca Pendula'.
Foliage:
Short, stiff, needle-like leaves are held in dense clusters along the pendulous branches. Leaves are silvery green when young and mature to blue-grey.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen
Foliage Shape: Needles
Propagation:
Grafting.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.