Cedrus atlantica

• Feature Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Shade Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes

Cedrus atlantica works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Cedrus atlantica is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 15m - 30m Approximately

Mature Width: 9m – 12m

Cedrus atlantica is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Cedrus atlantica is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Cedrus atlantica frost tolerant?

Cedrus atlantica is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal

Cedrus atlantica produces small, upright pale green to yellow male cones and smaller female cones in autumn. While not showy, these seasonal structures sit among the blue-green needles and mark the beginning of its slow development into large, woody seed cones.

Does Cedrus atlantica flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Autumn

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

No

Cedrus atlantica is Native to Native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and Algeria, Cedrus atlantica (Atlas Cedar) is a magnificent evergreen conifer admired for its silvery-blue to blue-green needles, strong pyramidal form, and graceful horizontal branching. A stately, drought-tolerant tree that provides structure, colour, and year-round beauty in large gardens or landscapes.

Its dense evergreen canopy provides year-round shelter and nesting habitat for small birds, while the cones support insects and cone-feeding species. The layered branching also creates cool micro-habitats that enhance overall garden biodiversity.

Cedrus atlantica will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Cedrus atlantica performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged ground unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then shift to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops outstanding drought resilience.

Is Cedrus atlantica Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Cedrus atlantica develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and exposed environments and maintains its strong, architectural form with minimal supplementary watering.