Columnar Blue Atlas Cedar
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Fastigiata'
Planted 2021
Atlas Cedars originated in the Atlas mountains and are well-suited for the intermountain climate. This variety grows taller and thinner than species and is just as drought tolerant once established. Its needles grow in clumps and are bluish green in color.
Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
---|---|---|---|---|
40-50 ft. | 15-20 ft. | 5-9 | Moderate | Low |
Leaf
Square needles that grow in clumps, bluish green in color.
Fruit
Monecious; male cones sheds clouds of pollen, female cones are green/purple and mature to brown.
Flower
Cones, short, persistent, upright, require 2 years to mature.
Advantages
Tolerant of acidic and alkaline soils, clay soils, drought tolerant, cold hardy.
Disadvantages
Occasional winter damage to outer needles.