Cedrus atlantica f. glauca (Blue Atlas Cedar)

Common Name: Blue Atlas Cedar

Cedrus atlantica first entered cultivation in the UK around 1841. This specific bluish variety (f. glauca) was formally introduced in 1845 by Lord Somers of Eastnor Castle, who brought seeds back from Algeria. It is native to the Atlas mountains in North Africa. The first recorded planting of the Blue Atlas Cedar was also in 1845.

They are now frequent in gardens large and small, and grow with alarming vigour. Very similar to the Atlas Cedar, but with bright silver-grey foliage and an almost pink tinge when shedding pollen in October.

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