Blue Atlas Cedar Tree
Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Blue Atlas Cedar Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateSlow
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Pruning Time

Growing Zones 6-8
In the larger landscape that needs size and color to make an impact, rely on the magnificent Blue Atlas Cedar Tree (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca') to deliver an imposing, formal look! This stiff evergreen becomes a sculptural accent with a simply enormous amount of character!
Skyward-reaching erect branches are cloaked with beautiful blue-green needles, and the Blue Atlas Cedar grows into a tall pyramid that becomes flat-topped with age. And that age is up there! Expect this tree to reward your time and money with decades of beauty! While not the fastest-growing evergreen, you'll be planting a legacy that will grow for generations to come!
The steely blue needles simply glisten in the sunlight. No wonder these handsome evergreens are one of the world's most popular trees! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 6 to 8, your Blue Atlas will achieve a height of 40 - 60 feet and a spread of 30 - 40 feet at the base.
Landscape Application:
These disease-resistant trees make a wonderful addition to large landscapes...both commercial and residential. Enjoy the redolent fragrance of the needles and textured bark in your space by placing a seating area or reading chair nearby.
Add a single Blue Atlas Cedar to anchor your front yard formal beds or as the crown jewel of your front yard landscaping. Adding impressive size, shade, and color to your curb appeal. The Blue Atlas Cedar works amazingly well to ground an oversized portico or outbuilding.
If you have a blank slate...why not use them in an informal group to create a focal point in a park-like setting on a large lawn? Give them plenty of room to reach the mature height and width listed on the Plant Highlights. Then watch as the birds and wildlife move into the 5-star hotels you've just installed!
As a nice bonus, the close-knit branches pull double-duty as an effective privacy screen that requires little care. Wildlife also love sheltering in the protective limbs! Add structure and year-round color to your landscape design, unique color among a shelterbelt or windbreak installation, or simply an outstanding focal point that will turn heads from anywhere on the block! You'll never regret this sophisticated choice.
- Impressive Evergreen With Outstanding Bluish-Green Needles
- Strong Pyramidal Form When Young
- Architectural Branching & Beautiful Year-Round Structure
- Dense Foliage Provides Shelter for Birds
- Formal Specimens, Lawn Trees, Windbreaks, Shade & Long-Lived Structure
#ProPlantTips for Care:
We do recommend that you plant your Cedar tree in full sun and well-drained soil. Provide regular moisture access for young trees while they are getting their legs under them for the first few years. But once established in your soil, Blue Atlas Cedar becomes waterwise, however, we suggest that you protect your investment with supplemental water in times of drought. All plants appreciate a 3-4 inch deep layer of pine bark chip mulch around their root systems for an added layer of protection from the elements. Prune young trees to train them, remove crossing branches, or winter dieback in the spring.
- Performs In Full Sun & High Heat
- Adaptable To Most Well-Drained Soil Locations
- Moderate Moisture Needs - Waterwise When Mature
- Disease Resistant
- Prune To Train In Early Spring
- Deer Don't Prefer the Taste
Order the Blue Atlas Cedar Tree from Nature Hills Nursery today for superlative quality and longevity. We work with professional garden designers across the country … let us help you achieve the landscape you deserve!