Blue Atlas Cedar Tree

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'

$1,899⁹¹

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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
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
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
#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
#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

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'
Growing Zones

6-8
Mature Height

40 - 60 feet
Mature Spread

30 - 40 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Slow
Fall Color

Blue-Green Evergreen
Pruning Time

Early Spring

Growing Zones 6-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

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!