Cedar, Blue Atlas

Scientific Name: 
Cedrus atlantica (Glauca group)
Zone: 
6
Habit: 
Pyramidal
Foliage Color: 
Blue-green
Mature Height: 
40'-60'
Spread: 
30'-40'
Size Class: 
Large
Exposure: 
Full Sun
Moisture Requirements: 
Moderate

Native to Atlas Mountains in northern Africa. Growing habit is loosely pyramidal when young, becoming more flat-topped with long spreading branches with age. Needles are silvery-blue, curved at the tip and appear in tufted clusters. Cylindrical cones are 3 inches long and green maturing to brown. Best grown in deep, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.

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