- The Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar needs full sun and dry soil, so it will grow well in warm, dry climates. It is a drought-tolerant plant, so areas with little rainfall can be ideal for growing it. When planting a young tree, give it plenty of room to spread out. Since it grows in a weeping pattern, the branches can creep out to the sides in long distances. You can even train it to grow over a structure in your garden.
- Early on, a young Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar tree will need plenty of water. Water it thoroughly during its first growing season to establish strong roots; after this first season, you can reduce the amount of watering you provide. Fertilize before new growth occurs in the spring, and prune during the winter. This is a very slow-growing plant, so it takes patience to cultivate to maturity.
- You will have to train the plant and provide a stake as it grows; otherwise it will grow in a random fashion in every direction. You can stake it to grow to a height of 12 feet or so; or, you can attach it to a structure such as a gazebo or archway and have it grow over that structure. Then you can allow it to flow loosely down and "weep" off to the sides once it reaches its desired height.
