Cedar

Graceful sweeping branches and a natural pyramidal shape are the hallmarks of this exceptionally fragrant evergreen. If given plenty of space, cedars will grow to traffic-stopping perfection, to be especially appreciated in the winter landscape. Needle color ranges from yellow-tipped green to the silvery tones of the blue Atlas cedar. The deodar cedar has a Christmas tree shape up to 150 feet tall. All cedars are relatively problem free, but dislike wet feet and very cold winters.

Light:

Sun, Part Sun

Zones:

6-9

Plant Type:

Tree

Plant Height:

10-120 feet tall

Plant Width:

To 100 feet wide

Landscape Uses:

Containers, Beds & Borders, Privacy, Slopes

Special Features:

Attractive Foliage, Fragrant, Winter Interest, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Atlas cedar

(Cedrus atlantica) offers silvery-blue needles on a big, majestic tree. It grows more than 130 feet tall and 30 feet wide. Zones 6-9
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Weeping blue Atlas cedar

(Cedrus atlantica glauca 'Pendula') bears branches that droop to the ground. It can be trained and pruned along an arbor, fence, or trellis. It can grow more than 70 feet tall. Zones 6-9
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