Evergreen Tree – Weeping blue Atlas Cedar

Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar 

Botanical name: cedrus atlantica ‘glauca pendula’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 20 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9 

Foliage color: green/blue 

Growth rate: grows 1-3 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the winter to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: focal point, specimen plant, background plant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: irregular shaped crown, drought tolerant, cascading branches

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an all purpose slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: juniper trees, camellia, crape myrtle

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no