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Horstmann Blue Atlas Cedar
Cedrus atlantica 'Horstmann'
Pronunciation: SEE-drus at-LAN-tih-kuh
SKU #02332
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established water deeply occasionally.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 5 to 6 ft. wide, in 10 years.
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| Description | A semi-dwarf selection with dense, icy blue foliage on a gracefully branching compact form. The architectural, irregular outline provides great year-round landscape interest. Add to evergreen borders for both form and foliage contrast. Blend into cold hardy islands with unique shrubs and trees. Ideal for use where space is limited. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Magnolia (Magnolia); Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Fuchsia (Fuchsia) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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| Description | A semi-dwarf selection with dense, icy blue foliage on a gracefully branching compact form. The architectural, irregular outline provides great year-round landscape interest. Add to evergreen borders for both form and foliage contrast. Blend into cold hardy islands with unique shrubs and trees. Ideal for use where space is limited. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Magnolia (Magnolia); Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Fuchsia (Fuchsia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.