Scientific name: Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) ‘Glauca Pendula’
Synonym: Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula’
Family: PINACEAE
Common names: “Weeping blue Atlas cedar”
Plant Type: Evergreen conifer
Conditions:
Zone: 6-9
Light: Full sun
Exposure: Sheltered from strong winds
Soil: Deep soil best
Moisture: Average well drained, drought tolerant
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H as tall as staked, or 12-24′ W up to 42′ but generally 5-8′
Leaf and Stem shape: Glaucous, blue-green foliage on dense branches that hang vertically
Flower: Ovoid cones break up to release the seeds while still attached to the tree
Pruning: Minimal, no pruning required usually but if training or shaping make any cuts in April or August
Maintenance: Low, strong staking for height
Landscape use: Architectural, container plant, weeping over walls and rocks, screens
Propagate: By seed and cuttings
Pests & Disease: None in Victoria
Comments: Superb small weeping tree adds a dramatic touch
