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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000309
11/12/99

Cedrus atlantica--Atlas Cedar



Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9
Height: 50 ft Spread: 35 ft Form: rounded
Type: narrow-leaved evergreen tree
Annual Growth Rate: less than 12 inches

Comments: Atlas Cedar is somewhat particular about growing
conditions, being sensitive to cold and winds. These
trees provide interest to any landscape and are best used
as a specimen.

Cultivars:
'Aurea Robusta' - A pyramidal form with bright yellow
needles, shaded foliage is blue.
'Fastigiata' - Upright habit is combined with bluish
foliage.
'Glauca' - A large pyramidal tree (Vis. 1) with blue
foliage.
'Glauca Pendula' - A weeping tree with bluish needles.

References for Cultivars: Iseli Nursery 1999, Weston
Nurseries 1999, Princeton Nurseries 1997, Monrovia Nursery
Company 1997, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1999, Gee Farms 1999.


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