Atlas Cedar 10/20cm (Cell)
Cedrus atlantica
£13.49
Cedrus atlantica glauca, commonly known as the Blue Atlas Cedar, is a majestic evergreen that’s native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Known for its impressive height and pyramid-like form, it provides an eye-catching display year-round with its silvery-blue to bluish-green needle-like leaves. The tree’s mature specimens develop broad, barrel-shaped cones, adding to its ornamental value.
- ✓ Majestic evergreen with striking blue-green needles, perfect for UK gardens
- ✓ Produces upright, barrel-shaped cones adding year-round interest
- ✓ Slow-growing but long-lived, becoming an impressive focal point over time
- ✓ Provides shelter and food for wildlife, can act as an effective windbreak
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
In stock - Usually dispatched within a few days
The Cedrus atlantica, or Atlas Cedar, is a majestic evergreen tree that can bring a touch of North African mountain charm to your UK garden. Native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and Algeria, this conifer is known for its striking blue-green needles and impressive size.
Atlas Cedars have a pyramidal shape when young, gradually developing a more open, flat-topped crown as they mature. Their needles are short and stiff, growing in dense clusters that give the tree a full, lush appearance. The blue-green colour of the foliage is particularly striking, especially in cultivars like the popular ‘Glauca’.
One of the most appealing aspects of the Atlas Cedar is its year-round interest. In addition to its evergreen foliage, the tree produces large, barrel-shaped cones that stand upright on the branches. These cones can take up to two years to mature, adding an extra dimension of interest to the tree.
Atlas Cedars are slow-growing but long-lived, making them an investment in your garden’s future. They can eventually reach impressive heights, becoming a focal point in larger gardens. Their spreading branches can create areas of dappled shade, perfect for relaxing on hot summer days.
These trees are not just ornamental; they also have value for wildlife. Birds often use them for nesting and shelter, while the seeds in the cones can be a food source for various creatures. The dense foliage can also provide a windbreak, making the Atlas Cedar a practical as well as beautiful addition to your garden.
Atlas Cedars prefer full sun and well-drained soil. They’re tolerant of various soil types but don’t do well in waterlogged conditions. Plant in a sheltered spot to protect from harsh winds, especially when young. Water regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish a deep root system. Once established, they’re quite drought-tolerant. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune only to remove dead or damaged branches, as these trees naturally maintain their shape. Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring if growth seems slow. Be patient, as Atlas Cedars are slow-growing but will reward you with their beauty over many years.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe when mature.
UK Grown.
Supplied approx 10/20cm tall as a bare rooted cell.
We have a full range of Cedar trees; Altas Cedar – Cedrus atlantica, Cedar of Lebanon – Cedrus libani & Deodar Cedar – Cedrus deodara.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Pot Size
Cell
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Blue
Hardiness
-20°C to -15°C (H6)
When MatureSafety
Child Safe, Pet Safe
Watering
Little
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Neutral
Fragrance
Strong
Our deep cell trays are a smart strategy for cultivating trees with strong and deep root systems. This leads to healthier and more resilient trees that are better prepared for transplantation and long-term growth in your garden.
Extended Planting Season
Cell grown trees offer a significantly broader planting window, allowing for planting almost year-round in certain conditions. This flexibility ensures easier scheduling and enhances tree establishment due to warmer soil and more favourable weather conditions, extending beyond the traditional planting season.
Robust Root System
The roots of cell grown trees are encased and safeguarded within compost, preventing the young fibrous roots from drying out or sustaining damage. This intact root system, with its uniform and manageable shape, facilitates straightforward planting.
Convenient Storage
These trees can be effortlessly stored outdoors before planting, eliminating the need for labour-intensive temporary planting (heeling in) or costly refrigerated storage.
Ease of Handling and Planting
The extended shelf life of cell grown trees means there’s no immediate urgency to plant. Their user-friendly root system increases the likelihood of successful planting. These characteristics make them ideal for planting by novices or volunteers.
High Survival Rate
The intact root system of cell grown trees significantly boosts their chances of successful establishment, virtually removing the need for expensive replanting (beating up).
Cost-Effectiveness
While the initial purchase price of cell grown trees may be slightly higher than bare-root stock for some species, the long-term savings achieved by reducing the need for replacing failed transplants than compensates for the initial minor cost difference.
No plastic waste
Trees are often supplied plastic pots that are difficult to recycle, especially the black pots. We rely on our customers to reuse these where possible, however these cell grown trees do not have plastic pots – saving any reuse & recycling concerns.
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
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Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | This item |
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.