Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea'

Also Known As

Cedrus libani 'Aurea'
Aurea Atlas Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 40'-60'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea' plant details

Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Arching branches of lovely golden-yellow young needles mature to light-green on this beautiful (to 20't x 6'w) conifer; perfect for adding a bit of architectural flare! PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Upright conifer with very horizontal branching, forming a pyramidal outline with maturity. Brilliant yellow new growth turns to green in the second year, so especially yellow in the spring when new growth occurs. Growth Rate slow, faster when young

By: Garden World

The new needles of 'Aurea' glow golden yellow the first year and become green in the second year. The tree is slow-growing with the branches spreading more horizontally--a lovely sight in the formal or wild landscape.