Cedrus atlantica






Botanical Name: Cedrus atlantica
Common Name: Atlas cedar
Family Name: Pinaceae
Distribution/Origin: Morocco(Atlas Mountains)

Leaf: Needle-like, Clusters on short spurs/alternate on longer stems, Green, Leathery, Acicular/Linear/Acute/Entire 
Bud: Radial, Spiraled
Inflorescence: Male cone, Dioecious plant

Fruit/Seed: Cone(winged seed), Green, Brown, Showy, Sep/Oct
Stem/Bark: Grey, Smooth, Lightly fissured

Size: Height: Up to - 30m +/Spread: 7.0 - 10m
Habit: Horizontal, Open
Form: Pyramidal- widely

Soil: Acidic, Well-drained
Moisture: Moderate
Sun: Full sun
Exposure: Partial shade
Hardiness zone(USDA): 6 - 9

Landscape use: Specimen plant, Tall background, Wind break

Notes: Perennial

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