Horstmann Blue Atlas Cedar | Compact Silvery-Blue Evergreen Shrub

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Horstmann Blue Atlas Cedar

Cedrus atlantica 'Horstmann'

Dwarf Size with Intense Blue Color • Compact, Artistic Mound • Perfect for Small Gardens

$229.00

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Description

The Horstmann Blue Atlas Cedar is the perfect solution for gardeners who crave the iconic silvery-blue color and rugged texture of the species but have limited space. This dwarf, compact selection forms a dense, irregularly shaped mound or broad pyramid. It retains the same stunning blue hue and artistic branching character but at a fraction of the size, making it ideal for foundation plantings, rock gardens, or small-scale landscapes.

A dwarf, compact cultivar of the Blue Atlas Cedar, maturing at 8-10 feet tall and wide.
Features the same intense silvery-blue foliage as the standard species.
Grows in a dense, mounding to broadly pyramidal form with an irregular, artistic habit.
Full sun is required for optimal color and density.
An excellent choice for adding year-round blue color and texture to smaller gardens, mixed borders, or rockeries.
Much more scale-appropriate for residential landscapes than the giant species.

Quick Facts

Features:Foliage: Intense silvery-blue needles (1") in dense spiral clusters.Habit: Compact pyramidal form with irregular, artistic branching.Cones: Rare ornamental purple-green barrels (when present).Bark: Attractive gray fissured texture
Mature Height: 8-10 ft
Mature Width: 5-6 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (6-12" per year)
Light Needs: Full sun
Soil Preferences:Well-drained, slightly acidic soil.Tolerates poor/rocky soils
Key Advantages:Outstanding blue foliage color year-round.Naturally compact size.Drought tolerant once established.Deer resistant
Landscape Uses:Colorful privacy screen.Specimen for small gardens.Asian-inspired designs.Xeriscape focal point

Faqs

Q: How fast does it grow?
A: It is a slow-growing dwarf conifer, typically adding 3-6 inches per year. This makes it very low-maintenance and easy to keep within its allotted space.

Q: Can it be used in a container?
A: Yes, it is an excellent candidate for large container gardening for many years due to its slow growth and manageable size. Ensure the pot has excellent drainage and is large enough to accommodate its root system.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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