Botanical Name: Cedrus atlantica Add
Common Name: Atlas Cedar  
Plant photo of: Cedrus atlantica
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40', 40-60'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Bruce McCrory
Photographer: Steve Mullany/Chandler
  • Description

  • Notes

As a large, slow-growing conifer, the Atlas Cedar requires ample room for growth. Its needles are 1" long, and its foliage is bluish green. In order to develop its best color, the tree needs to be exposed to full sun. It can reach 60' tall when mature.