Cedrus atlantica
Cedar, Atlas
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. This plant is fire-prone! Please use caution when planting near your home.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
12-25', 25-40', 40-60'
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:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.