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Cedrus atlantica

Atlas Cedar

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Information by: Bruce McCrory        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Chandler

 

Description

As a large, slow-growing conifer, the Atlas Cedar requires ample room for growth. Its needles are 1" long, and its foliage is bluish green. In order to develop its best color, the tree needs to be exposed to full sun. It can reach 60' tall when mature.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

12-25', 25-40', 40-60'

Width Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, Roadside

Special Uses

Container, Wind Break, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.