How to tend a Cedrus atlantica

Also known as: Pinus atlantica Endl., Abies atlantica (Endl.) Lindl. & Gordon, Cedrus africana Gordon ex Knight, Cedrus argentea hort. ex Carrière, Cedrus atlantica var. argentea (hort. ex Carrière) A.Murray, Cedrus atlantica f. argentea (hort. ex Carrière) Rehder, Cedrus atlantica var. glauca Carrière, Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica (Endl.) Batt. & Trab., Cedrus libani var. glauca Carrière, Cedrus libani f. glauca (Carrière) Beissn. & Fitschen, Cedrus libanitica subsp. atlantica (Endl.) O.Schwartz, Cedrus libani var. atlantica (Endl.) Hook.f., Cedrus atlantica var. variegata Carrière, Cedrus libani var. africana A.Murray bis, Pinus cedrus var. atlantica (Endl.) Parl., Cedrus atlantica f. glauca (Carrière) Beissn., Cedrus atlantica f. pendula (Carrière) Rehder, Cedrus atlantica f. fastigiata (Carrière) Rehder, Cedrus atlantica var. pendula Carrière, Cedrus libanotica var. glauca Carrière, Cedrus libanotica subsp. atlantica (Endl.) Jahand. & Maire, Cedrus libani f. glauca (Carrière) Geerinck, Cedrus libani f. glaucissima P.D.Sell

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places

Soil

Acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Western Asia, Himalaya Mountains, Africa
Category
Pinaceae, Cedrus
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period October-November
Flower colors
Leaf needle shape, green, fruit color from green or purple gradually turn to yellow, ale brown or dark brown
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