Cedrus libani 'Glauca' – Blue cedar

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Cedrus libani 'Glauca' – Blue cedar

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A tree that resembles C. libani subsp. atlantica in all respects except for the distinguishing characteristic of the intense blue-grey colour of its needles. First the trunk is grey and smooth, but rougher in older trees. Later, the bark flakes off in small plates, revealing the reddish brown bark. The branches are fairly loose, but more close than C. libani subsp. atlantica. All lateral branches slant slightly upwards. The twigs are first greyish green to greyish brown but turn grey in the second year. The needles, 2 - 2.5 cm long, grow in bundles of 20 - 40 together. The needles are a striking grey-blue, particularly on young shoots. Upright cones appear in autumn. Young cones are green but turn purplish brown to brown later. This cedar requires ample sun and is highly tolerant of air pollution. Cedrus libani 'Glauca' grows into a large tree that can be used as a solitary in large parks. The tree is still often traded under its old name C. atlantica 'Glauca'.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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High (5)
Specifications
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Height
20 - 25 (40) m
Crown
broad pyramidal, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
dark greyish black bark, scaly, young twigs have downy hair
Leaf
needles, silvery blue-green, 2 - 2.5 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable, fragrant flowers
Fruits
barrel-shaped cones, 5 - 7 cm long, turning from green to brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, provided well-permeable and not too moist
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
France, 1867
Synonyms
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree Specimen conifer clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving suitable for dry soil can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown bluegreen greygreen yellow average growing non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Cedrus libani 'Glauca'

Cedrus libani 'Glauca' can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cedrus libani 'Glauca' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Cedrus libani 'Glauca' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cedrus libani 'Glauca' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Cedrus libani 'Glauca' blooms in september.
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