Atlas Cedar ‘Horstmann Silberspitz’ 40/60cm (2L)
Cedrus atlantica
£33.49
Atlas Cedar ‘Horstmann Silberspitz’ is a striking evergreen that adds year-round structure and silvery elegance to UK gardens. This Cedrus atlantica cultivar grows into a broad, pyramidal shape with blue-green needles tipped with silver. It’s hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for adding a touch of majesty to medium and large gardens.
- ✓ Stunning blue-green needles with silver tips create a shimmering effect in your garden
- ✓ Slow-growing, reaching 4-6 metres tall over 20 years, ideal for medium to large UK gardens
- ✓ Low-maintenance and hardy, thriving in UK conditions with minimal care required
- ✓ Ideal for creating a focal point with its unique color and form, enhancing both contemporary and traditional landscapes.
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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Atlas Cedar ‘Horstmann Silberspitz’ is a stunning evergreen that can bring a touch of silvery elegance to your UK garden. This variety stands out with its beautiful blue-green needles tipped with silver, creating a shimmering effect that catches the light beautifully. It’s a slow-growing tree that develops a broad, pyramidal shape over time, making it a perfect choice for gardeners who want a long-term feature in their outdoor space.
‘Horstmann Silberspitz’ typically reaches about 4-6 metres tall over 20 years, growing at a rate that won’t overwhelm your garden. Its compact form means it can work well in medium to large gardens, or even in a spacious container on a patio. The silver-tipped foliage provides year-round interest, looking particularly striking against a backdrop of darker green plants or against a blue sky.
One of the best things about this tree is how it can add a sense of majesty to your garden. Its architectural form and unique colouring make it a natural focal point, drawing the eye and adding structure to your garden design. The silvery tips seem to glow in the sunlight, adding a bit of sparkle even on cloudy days – a real bonus in the UK climate.
Gardeners often choose ‘Horstmann Silberspitz’ for its low-maintenance nature and hardiness. Once established, it’s quite drought-tolerant and can cope with urban pollution, making it a good choice for town gardens. It’s also resistant to most pests and diseases, so you won’t need to worry about constant care.
This cedar works well in various garden styles. It can add a touch of formality to traditional gardens or bring some structure and winter interest to more naturalistic planting schemes. You could use it as a standalone specimen, or plant a few to create a striking screen or windbreak.
For UK gardeners looking to add year-round structure and a touch of silver elegance to their gardens, Atlas Cedar ‘Horstmann Silberspitz’ is an excellent option. Its attractive foliage, architectural form, and easy-care nature make it a valuable addition to any outdoor space.
Caring for Atlas Cedar ‘Horstmann Silberspitz’ is relatively straightforward, which is good news for gardeners. Plant it in a spot that gets full sun, as this will help develop the best foliage colour. It prefers well-drained soil but can adapt to various soil types. Water regularly when it’s first planted to help it establish. Once settled, it’s quite drought-tolerant but will appreciate occasional deep watering during dry spells. You don’t need to feed it often – a light application of balanced fertiliser in spring is enough. Pruning isn’t necessary to maintain its shape, but you can remove any dead or damaged branches if needed. Keep an eye out for any signs of needle browning or dieback, which could indicate stress. ‘Horstmann Silberspitz’ is hardy in most parts of the UK, but in very cold areas, it might appreciate some shelter from harsh winds, especially when young.
Ultimate height
Higher than 2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
UK Grown.
Supplied approx 40/60cm tall in a tall 9cm pot.
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
2 litre
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
Acidic
Fragrance
Strong
Delivery
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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
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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.
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