Weeping Blue Cedar Tree | Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'
Feathery blue, evergreen foliage
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
2 Year Old Tree in a 9L Pot
90-120cm inc. pot on arrival
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Weeping Blue Cedar Tree
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'
- A wonderfully eyecatching small evergreen with a weeping habit, this tree gets its distinctive colour from the blue green feathery foliage of its vertically hanging branches
- A fully hardy, low maintenance tree which needs no pruning (but can be shaped as you wish) and is unbothered by pests or diseases
- More compact than a standard blue cedar by a long way, growing to just 4-8m unless pruned to fit a smaller space
- Can be grown in a large container
- When established, Glauca is heat and drought tolerant
- Native to the Atlas mountains in North Africa
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
- Please note that young trees often don't have a weeping shape, particularly when they arrive early in the year after being pruned - but hold tight and that unique form will develop over time
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
While possible in a very large container (80cm+) initially, Weeping Blue Cedar Tree is a large, vigorous tree and is not suited to long-term pot cultivation. It should be planted in the ground after 1-3 years.
How big does it get?
The Weeping Blue Cedar Tree typically reaches a height of 3 to 4 metres, with a weeping spread of 3 to 4 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Weeping Blue Cedar Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Weeping Blue Cedar Tree prefers moist, well-drained soil, but is highly adaptable to a variety of garden soil types, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C. Provide a 5cm layer of mulch to protect the roots.
How much watering does this plant need?
Weeping Blue Cedar Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Weeping Blue Cedar Tree should be pruned in late winter or early spring while dormant, removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
How hardy is this plant?
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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