Cedrus libani - 'Glauca'
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Cedrus libani cultivation notes: This large conifer requires an open spot in full sun with plenty of space for spreading growth. Prefering a dryer soil cedar will grow on any decent soil that is not to droughty including chalky soils. Ideal as a parkland tree as a speciment tree, cedars take many years to look their best.
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Ornamental winter bark / tracery; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth; Does not produce showy attractive flowers.
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