Overwintering guide
How to overwinter weeping blue atlas cedar
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills weeping blue atlas cedar in winter
Cutting weeping blue atlas cedar hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
More weeping blue atlas cedar care
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- Overwintering weeping blue atlas cedar — our other guide for the same plant
- Full weeping blue atlas cedar care guide
- Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar temperature range
- How often to water weeping blue atlas cedar
- How to prune weeping blue atlas cedar
- Common weeping blue atlas cedar problems & fixes
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Overwintering weeping blue atlas cedar — FAQ
Does weeping blue atlas cedar need to come indoors for winter?
Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar is hardy to roughly USDA zone 6 — winter lows around -23°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move weeping blue atlas cedar for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water weeping blue atlas cedar in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills weeping blue atlas cedar over winter?
Cutting weeping blue atlas cedar hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.