Cedar - Blue Atlas

The Blue Atlas Cedar Glauca, Cedrus a. 'Glauca', is a handsome evergreen with blue to bluish green foliage. It has silvery foliage when young, but turns vivid blue as it ages; the sharply pointed leaves are arranged in whorls. The female cones are green and can be up to 4 inches long. It needs a sunny, open site to grow to its potential height. Tolerant of most soil types, but it must be well-drained. Heavy snow can break branches. Glauca is sturdier and more stout than most cedars and perfect for specimen planting. It looks its best when the branches are allowed to reach the ground. Glauca has a wonderful open pyramidal shape, with lower branches spreading about half the height. Older trees become flat-topped and create a beautiful site. . ... more info