Conifer Database - Argentea Fastigiata

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Cedrus atlantica ‘Argentea Fastigiata’

Cedrus atlantica 'Argentea Fastigiata' is a narrow tree-form of Atlas cedar with gray-Blue foliage, similar to 'Glauca.' It is distinctive through its narrow conical crown and ascending branches. Typical rate of growth in most areas is 12 to 15 inches (30 - 45 cm) a year, resulting in a narrow tree, 12 feet (3.5 m) tall by 3 feet (1 m) wide after 10 years in the landscape. It is an excellent choice for smaller landscapes where the striking effect of the Blue Atlas cedar is desired.

Hillier nursery of Hamshire, United Kingdom introduced this cultivar sometime in the mid 1950s.


Aris Auders and Derek Spicer, RHS Encyclopedia of Conifers, ©2012 Kingsblue Publishing


Cedrus atlantica

Cedrus atlantica

Cedrus atlantica

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Blue
GROWTH SHAPE:Narrow Upright or Fastigiate
GROWTH SIZE:Large: greater than 12 inches (30 cm) per year / greater than 12 feet (4 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Unknown


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