Blue Atlas Cedar - Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' Pine Family (Pinaceae)

Blue Atlas Cedar is a showy evergreen conifer that needs plenty of room to grow. It originated in the Atlas Mountains of North Africa.1

A waxy coating on the needles gives them the bluish cast for which Glauca is known.1

Blue Atlas Cedar have short blue needles in clusters up to 45. They have barrel shaped cones and a fragrant aroma.2

References:
  1. Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’. North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/pinus-nigra/. No Publication Date. Accessed January 23, 2024.
  2. Atlas Cedar tree Identification. Tree Guide UK. https://www.treeguideuk.co.uk/atlas-cedar-tree-identification/. No Publication Date. Accessed January 23, 2024.
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