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Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea Robusta'

Also Known As

  • Aurea Robusta Atlas Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 35'-50'
  • W: 20'-30'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea Robusta' plant details

Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea Robusta' is an evergreen conifer tree with variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea Robusta'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 35 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea Robusta'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This vigorous (to a foot per year) and beautiful large tree overlays gold on the blue of its needles for a very special look; more golden in the sun, more blue in shade. S-PSh/M
Bright yellow foliage with shaded areas being blue. Though a real show-stopper in the landscape, it is rarely available.

Gardening facts about Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea Robusta' plant

How to Grow Cedrus atlantica 'Aurea Robusta'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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