Silver Columnar Atlas Cedar

Silver Columnar Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Argentea Fastigiata')

Silver Columnar Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Argentea Fastigiata') is a striking, upright evergreen prized for its icy-blue foliage and narrow architectural form. Its shimmering silver-blue needles and strong vertical growth habit make it an ideal specimen tree for modern or formal landscapes where space is limited but drama is desired.

Distinctive Features

This cultivar of the Atlas Cedar stands out for its tightly columnar structure and brilliant needle color. Unlike the broader 'Glauca' form, 'Argentea Fastigiata' maintains a narrow profile even at maturity, with dense, upward-sweeping branches. The glaucous needles add a silvery sheen that intensifies with sunlight and remains eye-catching year-round. Its naturally clean habit rarely requires pruning to retain its shape.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or loamy types
• Water: Average; drought-tolerant once established
• Humidity: Performs well in dry to moderately humid climates
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6�9

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point Planting: Naturally columnar form and brilliant needle color command attention
• Formal Landscapes: Excellent for flanking walkways, driveways, or building entrances
• Narrow Spaces: Ideal for tight planting zones where width is limited
• Specimen Tree: Creates a vertical accent in mixed borders or open lawns
• Evergreen Structure: Provides year-round form and color in garden design

Low Maintenance Care

With minimal pruning needs and strong adaptability, this cedar offers year-round beauty with little upkeep.

• Watering: Water deeply during establishment; becomes drought-tolerant with age
• Pruning: Rarely required due to its naturally upright shape
• Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring if growth appears slow
• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally resistant to major pests and diseases
• Deer Resistance: Moderately deer-resistant

Why Choose Silver Columnar Atlas Cedar?

This elegant, sculptural evergreen adds year-round beauty and strong vertical definition to any setting, with minimal care required.

• Elegant Form: Upright growth to 25�35 feet tall and 6�10 feet wide
• Silvery Color: Cool-toned needles shimmer in all seasons
• Space-Saving: Compact footprint fits well in urban and suburban gardens
• Low Maintenance: Naturally tidy form with no need for frequent pruning
• Architectural Impact: Adds vertical structure and bold contrast to plantings

Silver Columnar Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Argentea Fastigiata') brings strong structure and year-round silver-blue color to the landscape�an ideal focal point in both traditional and modern designs.