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| Cedrus atlantica
Atlas cedarA large and graceful evergreen conifer that changes from a pyramidal habit in youth to a broad, flat-topped, picturesque tree with a massive trunk. Although the species has a green to slightly bluish green color, the variety glauca which has a very strong bluish color, is more commonly used.| Habit: | Pyramidal and somewhat open in youth with a stiff, erect or slightly leaning leader, developing into a flat-topped, picturesque, loose, open and spreading tree with strong horizontal branching. It is a very graceful and beautiful tree. | | Size: | 40-60' high, heights of 100' or more are possible | | Color: | Bluish green for species | | Texture: | Fine | | Hardiness: | Zone 7a USDA | | Habitat: | Atlas mountains of Algeria and Morocco | | Family: | Pinaceae | |
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