Cedrus Atlantica Aurea (Golden Atlas Cedar)
Cedrus Atlantica Aurea (Golden Atlas Cedar)
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Cedrus Atlantica Aurea (Golden Atlas Cedar) is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its golden-yellow new growth, elegant tiered branches, and strong architectural form. Its bright foliage adds warmth and contrast to the landscape, making it an excellent feature tree for large gardens, open lawns, parkland settings, and statement planting areas.
As it matures, this beautiful cedar develops a graceful conical to spreading habit with textured branching and ornamental cones. Cedrus Atlantica Aurea is a wonderful choice for customers wanting a long-lived, low-maintenance evergreen tree with year-round colour, structure, and standout ornamental appeal.
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Mature height
6–12m
Mature width
4–8m
Spacing
6–8m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Golden-yellow new growth, yellow-green to green mature foliage, grey-brown bark, brown cones
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Not grown for flowers; produces ornamental cones
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low; plant in well-drained soil, water well while establishing, and prune only when needed to remove damaged or poorly placed branches
Root System
Deep and spreading root system; best planted in open areas with plenty of space away from buildings, drains, and paving