Glauca Pendula atlas cedar
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones6 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 12 feet tall3 to 12 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Conical
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Glauca Pendula' atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula') is a tree for specimen planting, accent, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and most soil types. It stays evergreen all year and has a conical shape. It grows at a moderate rate and tolerates drought and salt. Birds visit it.
Pairs well with American holly, Autumn fern, Karl Foerster feather reed grass, and Spurge.