Evergreen Tree – Horstmann Blue Atlas Cedar

Horstmann Blue Atlas Cedar 

Botanical name: cedrus atlantica ‘horstmann’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 8-10 ft in height with a spread of 5-6 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9 

Foliage color: blue/gray

Growth rate: grows about 6 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with semi-old growth cuttings during the winter and early spring months 

Landscape use: borders, hedge, foundation planting 

Special features: semi-dwarf tree, rabbit resistant, beneficial for local birds 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring, before new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: crape myrtles, daylily, ornamental grasses

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no