Golden Atlas cedar

Habit conical; branches rather horizontal; needles in the first year golden-yellow, often with a silvery sheen, turn green in the second year; slow-growing; prefers sunny, sheltered locations.

Size: height 15-20 m, width 2-4 m

Description: medium-sized tree, crown compact, conical or ovoid, shoots curve upward from the ground, slow-growing

Root system: tolerates covering with porous materials

Soil requirements: undemanding

Light requirements: sun

Growing conditions: may lose needles when space is limited, sensitive to high temperatures, frost-hardy, prefers cool, moist locations, wind-resistant. Prefers well-drained soils, from dry to fresh.

Care requirements: requires no special care

Zone: 7