Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cedrus atlantica Atlas Cedar, Conifer,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees, Conifers Conical, Upright
Description:
A medium to large evergreen feature tree. It can reach a height of up to 30m tall once established depending on growing conditions. It has a broadly conicle habit with mid green coloured foliage and attractive pine cone seeds. Also available is a blue Glauca form and a fastigate form.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
>25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Wind Break, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: A low maintenance tree that when planted in the right conditions should thrive. Requires a large garden setting with fertile well drained soil. Apply fertiliser in Spring and keep regular watering during hot months especially while establishing.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Pinaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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