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Cedrus atlantica 'Fastigiata'

Atlas cedar 'Fastigiata'

An erect, densely-branched evergreen, pyramidal in shape when young maturing to a columnar form. branches ascend sharply and have short, erect branchlets clothed in bluish-green needle-like leaves; cylindrical cones are held upright

Synonyms
Cedrus libani 'Fastigiata'
Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica 'Fastigiata'
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green Brown
Summer Blue Green Brown
Autumn Blue Green Brown
Winter Blue Green Brown
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Pinaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Cedrus are large evergreen trees with needle-like leaves arranged spirally on young shoots, and in whorls on short spur-like side-shoots; ovoid cones break up to release the seeds while still attached to the tree

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to conifer aphid

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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