The Atlantic cedrus "glauca",also known as blue Atlas cedar, it is a variety of cedar characterized by an imposing evergreen tree with pyramid shape, blue-argent aghiform leaves and decorative cones. This cedar is mainly cultivated as an ornamental tree for its distinctive traits and its aesthetic value in parks and gardens. Atlantic cedrus wood is of high quality and has traditionally been used in carpentry, but the 'glauca' variety is more commonly appreciated for its landscape beauty.
shape and size: it is a large evergreen tree, with a generally pyramidal or conical shape. can reach remarkable heights, often exceeding 30 meters.
leaves: the leaves are aghiform, long and thin, with a distinctive blue-argent color. The arrangement of the leaves along the branches is spiraling.
cones: cones are conical and initially green, but mature in brown. Can reach considerable dimensions. The cones remain on the tree for several years.
bark: the bark of the Atlantic cedrus 'glauca' is grey-argent and becomes rougher with the passing of the years.
ornamental use: the 'glauca' variety is particularly appreciated for its ornamental value in parks and gardens thanks to the unique color of the leaves, which adds a distinctive touch to the landscapes.
use of wood: while Atlantic cedrus wood is of high quality and traditionally used in carpentry, the 'glauca' variety is generally cultivated more for ornamental purposes than for the use of wood.
The Atlantic cedrus "glauca"is native to the mountains of the Atlas in Moroccan, Algeria and Tunisia. This variety is appreciated for its blue-argent-colored aghiform leaves and its imposing shape. The natural habitat includes mountainous areas with well drained soils and fresh climatic conditions.