Cedrus atlantica - 80-100 CM C10

Description
Decorative cones adorn Cedrus atlantica from September. This shrub tolerates frost well.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica.

Bark
Dark grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Atlas cedar is expansive in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the twine must of course be removed. - This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer.

fruit
The cones of Cedrus atlantica appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, heather garden, rock garden, park

Root
Cedrus atlantica is a heartroot.