Buy Cedrus atlantica 'Sahara Ice'

Also Known As

Blue Atlas Cedar 'Sahara Ice'
Sahara Ice Atlas Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

6a-9b

#1 Container | $69.99

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

#3 Container | $159.99

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Cedrus atlantica 'Sahara Ice' plant details

Cedrus atlantica 'Sahara Ice' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cedrus atlantica 'Sahara Ice'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, dwarf, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cedrus atlantica 'Sahara Ice'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A slow-growing cedar with cream to silver-colored new growth. An uncommon variety that is quite unique.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Stunning!: icy-white new growth of this upright mini (to 2' in 9 years) lasts through summer, changing to gray-green with white tips in winter; a fine Collector?s Nursery selection.

By: Forestfarm

Bill Janssen of Collector's Nursery in Battle Ground, Wahsington introduced two variegated seedlings, this one and its sister seedling, 'Sahara Ice'. It has new spring growth that is white and then variegated through the summer months. During the fall and winter it becomes greyish and has white only on the tips of the twigs, and branches. 'Sahara Frost' grows faster than the sister seedling. We think they both will grow rapidly and it will evidently become a tree.