Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar-Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' Serpentine
This dramatic weeping evergreen makes a special addition to any landscape. Superb specimen for minimal-care gardens. Naturally slow-growing with a sprawling horizontal habit, though often trained into an upright, serpentine form. Pendant branchlets display icy-blue needles, creating a graceful, waterfall-like effect.
Care:
Best in loamy well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Avoid overly wet sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. Train and prune as needed to maintain desired shape.
Details:
Average Size at Maturity |
Slow growing; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall and wide, in natural form. |
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Bloom Time |
Conifer; prized for foliage. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen |
Evergreen |
Foliage Color |
Silver-blue |
Garden Style |
Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
Growth Habit |
Weeping |
Growth Rate |
Slow |
Landscape Use |
Specimen, Topiary, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
Light Needs |
Full sun |
Soil Needs |
All-Purpose Plant Food |
Special Feature |
Dramatic Foliage Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
Water Needs |
Low |
Watering Needs |
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
Key Feature |
Dramatic Color and Form |