Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' |
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Description
As a large, slow-growing conifer, this tree requires ample room for growth. Its needles are 1" long, and its foliage is a beautiful shade of silvery blue. In order to develop its best color, the tree needs to be exposed to full sun. It can reach 60' tall. 'Glauca' has silvery blue needles.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
Mediterranean, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.