Cedrus Libani Glauca 20 Litre Pot 175/200cm

Cedrus libani 'Glauca'

Blue Cedar of Lebanon — Majestic Evergreen with Striking Silver-Blue Foliage

Cedrus libani 'Glauca' is a truly iconic evergreen conifer, combining the legendary grandeur of the Cedar of Lebanon with a captivating silver-blue needle colour that sets it apart from the classic green species. Developing a broad, layered, architectural canopy over time, this long-lived tree commands attention as a magnificent specimen in larger gardens, parks, and estate landscapes. Its distinctive horizontal branching structure and vivid blue-grey foliage deliver year-round drama and timeless elegance.

Key Features

• Mature Height & Spread: 15–25m height; wide, spreading canopy (slow-growing)

• Foliage: Short, silver-blue to blue-grey evergreen needles borne in dense clusters

• Form: Broad, tiered, flat-topped habit with strongly horizontal branching

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK

Perfect For

• Landmark specimen trees in large gardens, parks, and open spaces

• Formal and classic landscape designs requiring architectural structure

• Long-term planting schemes where a legacy tree is desired

• Wildlife-friendly gardens offering shelter, habitat, and year-round cover

Growing & Care

• Position: Full sun is essential for the best silver-blue needle colour and a strong, balanced form

• Soil: Thrives in deep, well-drained soil; tolerates chalk, loam, and sandy soils — avoid waterlogged or compacted ground

• Watering: Water regularly during the establishment period; once settled, Cedrus libani 'Glauca' is notably drought-tolerant

• Maintenance: Very low — this cedar naturally develops its characteristic layered silhouette without intervention

• Pruning: Pruning is rarely necessary and generally best avoided; remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches in late summer only if required

• Hardiness: Fully hardy and wind-tolerant once established; young plants may benefit from shelter in the first season

Tip: Mulch generously around the base at planting time to retain moisture and protect the root system while the tree establishes — avoid mulch touching the trunk directly.

Why Choose Cedrus libani 'Glauca'?

• Exceptional silver-blue foliage with year-round colour and impact

• Iconic tiered, spreading habit that matures into a living sculpture

• Extremely long-lived — a true legacy planting for generations to come

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established

• A prestigious specimen tree with historic and landscape gravitas