Atlas cedar Cedrus atlantica

ABOUT
C. atlantica is a large, evergreen tree, conical when young but broadening with age with horizontally-spreading branches and downy young shoots. Narrow, needle-like leaves to 3.5cm long are a dull green to grey-green colour. Barrel-shaped, erect cones ripen to brown and mature over two years, breaking up whilst still on the tree
Plant Info
Care
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About this plant
Names
Family
Pinaceae
Synonyms
Atlas cedar African cedar Atlantic cedar Mount Atlas cedar silvery cedar see more
Common names
Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
Higher than 12 metres
Spread
wider than 8 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
None required
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Low Maintenance Architectural
Propogation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pests
May be affected by aphids
Diseases
Generally disease free but susceptible to honey fungus
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