Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Glauca Pendula' (Weeping Atlas Cedar)

Botanical Information

FamilyPinaceae
GenusCedrus atlantica (Glauca Group)
Cultivar'Glauca Pendula'
SynonymsCedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginToday both the cultivar 'Glauca' and the variety glauca names have been dropped in favour of the classification Glauca Group. Unique cultivar names remain like 'Pendula', with the plant name being Cedrus atlantica (Glauca Group) 'Pendula'.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone 6 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4b - 6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 although I have seen it survive in protected areas in H7.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20 to -15
Temperature (°F)-10
Height15 - 40 m
Spread10 - 30 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

ShapeWeeping, somewhat pyramidal and informal.
LandscapeSpecimen tree.
PropagationGrafted.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soils with a pH of acidic. Prefers loam soil. Drought tolerant.
PestsTip blight, root rot, black scale and deodar weevil may be a problem.
Notable SpecimensThe Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionMonecious, male cones very densely set, erect, finger-shaped, usually more numerous on lower portion of the tree. Female borne in stout and erect cones.
Fruit DescriptionCones rather short, upright on upper side of branches, require 2 years to mature; glaucous green while developing.
Colour DescriptionIntense blue foliage, but prone to winter burn which gives it a brown colour. The female cones are greenish-purple in colour. Mature cones are brown.
Texture DescriptionMedium texture.

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