Horstmann Blue Atlas Cedar
Cedrus atlantica 'Horstmann'
Full sun
Once established water deeply occasionally.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | SEE-drus at-LAN-tih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide, in 10 years. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Windbreak, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established water deeply occasionally. |
| Companion Plants | Magnolia (Magnolia); Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Fuchsia (Fuchsia) |
Best in loamy well-drained soils, but highly adaptable. Avoid overly wet sites. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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