Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar

About this plant

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' is a truly exceptional conifer, offering unparalleled architectural interest. Its distinctive, heavily weeping branches grow in an unstructured, often horizontal manner, creating a living sculpture in the landscape. Each branch is adorned with dense clusters of short, rigid needles in a mesmerizing glaucous blue. This cultivar can be trained and staked when young to achieve various forms, from a more upright, narrow weeping specimen to a broad, sprawling groundcover. As it matures, its character becomes even more pronounced, developing a gnarled and textured trunk that adds to its aged beauty. Ideal for rock gardens, specimen plantings, or as a graceful accent by a pond, the Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar provides year-round beauty and a sophisticated touch to any premium landscape design.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Prefers well-drained soil and a sheltered location to protect young growth from harsh winds. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature. Pruning is generally not required, but light shaping can be done in late winter or early spring to maintain desired form. Avoid heavy pruning once established.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.