Cedrus atlantica

Cedrus atlantica
(Endl.) Carrière.
Atlas Cedrus
Description: A close relative of the cedar of Lebanon, the Atlas cedar's bluish tinge and ascending branches help to differentiate it from other cedars. Allow plenty of space for proper development.

Cedrus atlantica / Atlas Cedar
Fissured, silver-grey bark, produces roughly 4-sided darkgeen /glaucous blue pointed leaves to 2.5cm long. Has a conical habit becoming more open as the tree matures.

My Cedrus atlantica has a nice deep green color typical of the species, but not typical of what you find in nurseries. Unfortunately almost all the Cedrus atlantica seedlings available today come from C.

There are throughout the world many species termed 'Cedar'. This section of the primer will concentrate on the three species belonging to the genus Cedrus, Cedrus Atlantica, Deodar, and Lebani, all native to the middle east.

Most Junipers are ideal cascade material, especially the Juniperus chinensis sargentii (Shimpaku) or Juniperus procumbens nana and procumbens prostrata. Also, I particularly enjoy working with the Cedrus atlantica glauca (Blue Atlas Cedar).

Plants listed as being grafted with the veneer type include Abies taxa, Cedrus atlantica, Cupressus taxa. and Rhododendron indica. The side graft is mentioned as being used with Acer palmatum and A.

Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica (Endl.) Batt. & Trab.; Cedrus atlantica (Endl.) Manetti ex Carrière). Atlas mountains in Morocco & Algeria. Leaves dark green to glaucous blue-green, 10-25 mm.

See also: Species, Cedar, Bonsai, Tree, Bark