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Cedrus libani subsp atlantica 'Glauca'

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late autumn 2011/spring 2012. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 to order in advance.

Description

A handsome and vigorous trees, Cedrus libani subsp atlantica 'Glauca' has vivid, silvery-blue needles which retain their colour all year round and a distinctive habit. Once established it also has large, ornamental, greyish-pink cones which can be up to 10 - 15 cm long. A fantastic specimen tree which is more suited to large gardens.

Features

• Common name: Blue Atlas Cedar.
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
• Habit: Medium sized tree with an upright, pyramidal habit when young and horizontal, spreading branches once mature.
• Height: 15 m (50 ft).
• Spread: 10 m (32 ft).
• Notes: Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica 'Glauca' is particularly eye-catching when planted against a dark backdrop which highlights the coloured needles.
• Supplied Size: out of stock