A Beautiful Winter Day at the Arboretum | Blue Atlas Cedar

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Cedrus atlantica (Glauca group)

Cedrus atlantica, commonly called atlas cedar, is an evergreen conifer that is native to the Atlas Mountains in northern Africa. 
The Blue Atlas Cedar, Cedrus atlantica (Glauca group) is a bold, pyramidal form with sparkling silvery blue foliage that drapes from the expansive branches. One of the most popular evergreen conifers. A spectacular specimen for large landscape areas (40-60’  tall) that increases in character as it ages.  

Best grown in deep, well-drained, acidic loams in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.

Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica Glauca group)

Use as a specimen for a large area.

Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica Glauca group Glauca Pendula')

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