Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' - Blue Atlas Cedar | Premium Specimen Conifer Tree
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' - Blue Atlas Cedar | Premium Specimen Conifer Tree
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' – Blue Atlas Cedar | Premium Specimen Conifer
Create a stunning focal point in your garden with this magnificent Blue Atlas Cedar. This premium evergreen conifer is celebrated for its striking silvery-blue needles and majestic pyramidal form, making it one of the most sought-after specimen trees for UK landscapes.
Key Features
- Spectacular silvery-blue foliage provides year-round colour and interest
- Majestic architectural form develops into a stunning specimen tree
- Hardy and resilient evergreen conifer suitable for UK climates
- Low-maintenance once established in the right conditions
- Excellent as a feature tree in larger gardens and landscapes
Growing Conditions
Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Develops a broad, pyramidal shape with horizontal branching that becomes more pronounced with age. Ideal for creating dramatic focal points in spacious gardens, parks, or estate landscapes.
Planting & Care
Plant in an open, sunny position with plenty of space to accommodate its eventual size. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, this drought-tolerant specimen requires minimal care beyond occasional shaping if desired.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in an open, sunny position in well-drained soil with plenty of space to accommodate its eventual size. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and to the same depth. Backfill, firm gently, and water in thoroughly. Stake for the first two years. Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care. No regular pruning needed — remove dead or damaged branches only.
Size & Specification
Supplied as a container-grown specimen. Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' is a large, slow to medium-growing evergreen conifer reaching 15–20m at maturity with a broad pyramidal habit. Please contact us for current stock sizes and availability.
Delivery & Dispatch
Specimen trees are dispatched on a pallet via specialist courier. Delivery is available nationwide. We will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date once your order is placed. Please ensure adequate access for pallet delivery at your address.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
The dense evergreen canopy of Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' provides excellent year-round shelter and nesting habitat for birds. The cones are eaten by crossbills and other seed-eating birds. Its large spreading branches create valuable microhabitats for insects and other invertebrates in garden and estate settings.