Atlas Cedar. A handsome tree with sharply pointed, dark green to glaucous blue leaves on horizontal branches. Cones are barrel-shaped, green, becoming pale brown. Max Height 40m. Max Spread 10m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cedrus libani ssp. atlantica
A handsome tree with sharply pointed, dark green to glaucous blue leaves on horizontal branches. Cones are barrel-shaped, green, becoming pale brown.
Additional information
| Generic | Cedrus |
|---|---|
| Species | libani |
| Varietry | ssp. atlantica |
| Common Name | Atlas Cedar |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40m |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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