Cedrus libani subsp atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'

A stiffly weeping small tree, Cedrus libani subsp atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' has lovely silvery-blue needles and a very elegant arching habit.

This tree will grow only to the height to which the leader is supported. In our arboretum we have constructed a 2.5 m tall wooden tripod and trained this plant up it and along the struts (shown in the third photo). Now, several years later each strut has a spectacular, curtain-like veil of blue-needled cedar branches hanging beneath it.

Cedrus libani subsp atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' is a very architectural weeping tree, ideal for gardens of nearly any size as the height is easily managed.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small, stiffly weeping tree. The height and spread can be adjusted by training the main leader upwards or letting it weep from a low height.
  • Height: up to 5 m (16 ft).
  • Spread: up to 10 m (32 ft).

• Notes: Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' is particularly eye-catching when planted against a dark backdrop which highlights the coloured needles.