Cedrus atlantica Glauca Blue Atlas Cedar Different to the regular Atlas Cedar, this Blue Atlas Cedar is known for its striking silver-blue foliage. Features: Attractive, persistent silver-blue foliage. Large spreading form. Relatively hardy. Applications: Parks, large gardens, golf courses. Description Different to the regular Atlas Cedar, this Blue Atlas Cedar is known for its striking silver-blue foliage. Availability: Currently unavailable Mature height: 20-30 Mature spread: 10-20 Canopy: Pyramidal when young, spreading and flattening with age. Moderate to dense shade. Growth rate: Slow to moderate Cautions: Allow adequate space. Can be slow growing. Avoid heavy, wet or boggy sites. Tolerances: Drought tolerant when established. Sun demands: Grow in full sun Soil demands: Best in well-drained soils and copes with a broad range. Water demands: Low once established. Native or Exotic: Exotic Leaf habit: Evergreen Family: Pinaceae

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Additional references and recommended reading:

Boland, D. J. et al (2006) "Forest Trees of Australia" 5th Edition, Australia: CSIRO Publishing.

Gilman, Edward F. (1997) "Trees for Urban and Suburban Landscapes", Florida: Delmar Cengage Learning.

Lorenz von Ehren "Von Ehren Manual" 2nd Edition, Hamburg.

Rushforth, K. (2001) "Easy Tree Guide, Britain and Europe", London: Aurum Press.

Urban Forests Ecosystems Institute, "SelecTree - A Tree Selection Guide" retrieved from http://selectree.calpoly.edu/treelist.lasso 2009.

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