Horstmann Blue Atlas Cedar
Overview: A cedar grown for its powder-blue needles on an irregular, weeping form.
Mature size: Varies enormously by cultivar and training, from low weeping mounds to the species' full 40–60 ft..
Sun exposure: Full sun
Flowering season: Not grown for flowers — an evergreen conifer
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9 for Cedrus deodara; 6–9 for C. atlantica
Water needs: Average; drought-tolerant once established, needs good drainage
Special features: An irregular, sculptural grower valued as a specimen or accent. Graceful, needled evergreen conifer with a formal conical shape when young that becomes broad and picturesque with age; needs protection from strong wind while young; intolerant of poorly drained, soggy soil
Wildlife value: Cover and nesting habitat for birds
Botanical name: Cedrus atlantica 'Horstmann'
Category: Topiaries, Conifers, & Specialty Material