Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’

description

the Atlantic cedrus ‘glauca’ (blue Atlas Pass) is an evergreen conifer of great ornamental impact, characterized by blue-argent aghiform foliage. It is used as an isolated specimen in gardens and parks for strong aesthetic value and majestic bearing.

characteristic

  • Type: Evergreen conifer
  • height: 20–30 m
  • width: 10–15 m
  • exposure: sun
  • land: well drained
  • rusticity: up to -15°c
  • foliage: blue-argent needle
  • growth: slow

origin

original species of the Atlas mountains in the north of Africa; the cultivar ‘glauca’ is selected for the ornamental color of the foliage.

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