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Atlas Cedar

Atlas Cedar

Cedrus atlantica

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 6aZone 9b

Atlas Cedar is a majestic, large evergreen conifer with blue-green needles and an elegant pyramidal form that spreads with maturity. It is a drought-tolerant tree suitable for large landscapes and provides striking ornamental value year-round.

Overview

Form
pyramidal to columnar, becoming broad and spreading with age
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–60′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 6aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 9b

pH Range

67.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7.5

Seasonality

Season of Interest

FallWinter

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Succession Role

climax

Native Range

Atlas Mountains of Morocco and Algeria

Function & Care

biomass/mulchwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with