Troubleshooting
Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar problems — and how to fix them
Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Loss of shape without training
Needs a staked leader and periodic tying-in early on; left unstaked it sprawls into a low mound rather than a weeping tree.
Faded colour in shade
Blue needles dull without full sun; site in an open, bright position.
Root rot on wet ground
Waterlogging causes yellowing and dieback; plant only in sharply drained soil.
Branch breakage
Long pendulous limbs can snap under snow or their own weight; remove snow load and support heavy branches.
Prevent weeping blue atlas cedar problems before they start
Most weeping blue atlas cedar issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common atlas cedar problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- Common weeping blue atlas cedar problems — our other guide for the same plant
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar watering schedule
- Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar light requirements
- Best soil mix for weeping blue atlas cedar
- Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar temperature & humidity
- Full weeping blue atlas cedar care guide
Looking for weeping blue atlas cedar in general rather than its problems? Read the full weeping blue atlas cedar care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar problems — FAQ
Why is my weeping blue atlas cedar loss of shape without training?
Needs a staked leader and periodic tying-in early on; left unstaked it sprawls into a low mound rather than a weeping tree.
Why is my weeping blue atlas cedar faded colour in shade?
Blue needles dull without full sun; site in an open, bright position.
Why is my weeping blue atlas cedar root rot on wet ground?
Waterlogging causes yellowing and dieback; plant only in sharply drained soil.
Why is my weeping blue atlas cedar branch breakage?
Long pendulous limbs can snap under snow or their own weight; remove snow load and support heavy branches.