How big does a columnar blue Atlas cedar get?

15 ft. tall
We no longer grow this plant

Botanical Pronunciation	SEE-drus at-LAN-tih-kuh GLAW-kuh fas-tih-jee-AY-tuh
Average Size at Maturity	Grows 15 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide in 10 years; 40 ft. tall, 25 ft. wide with age.
Bloom Time	Conifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/ Evergreen	Evergreen
Foliage Color	Green

Do blue Atlas cedar have invasive roots?

Since Blue Atlas Cedar have a shallow root system, weeds and grass growing around the tree will cause the tree to grow much slower until established.

Where do blue atlas cedars grow?

Atlas Mountains
The Blue Atlas Cedar is native to the Atlas Mountains which form a 12,000-foot wall from west to east across the northwest corner of the African continent in Morocco and Algeria.

Can you keep a blue atlas cedar small?

If you want the beauty of an Atlas cedar without giving up too much garden space, look for a dwarf variety such as the ‘Horstmann’ dwarf blue Atlas cedar. Dwarf blue Atlas cedar grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 9.

How long do Atlas cedars live?

Its texture is medium to fine. The growth rate can be up to 24″ per year. This long-lived tree has been known to survive up to 150 years.

How long do blue Atlas cedars live?

Blue Atlas Cedar will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 40 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more.

How much does a blue atlas cedar grow a year?

24″ per year
Its texture is medium to fine. The growth rate can be up to 24″ per year. This long-lived tree has been known to survive up to 150 years. This tree produces an aromatic oil that is a natural insect deterrent.

How tall does a blue atlas cedar tree grow?

40 to 60 ft. tall
Slow growing; reaches 40 to 60 ft. tall, 30 to 40 ft. wide or larger, with age.

What happens if you cut the top off a cedar tree?

The most common reason topping occurs is to reduce the size of a tree. You may believe the height of the tree is providing too much shade, or it may pose a risk at its current height. However, topping is not the correct approach to reducing height, and can actually increase risks, and damage the tree.