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Blue Atlas Cedar

Evergreen conifer with strong character and heavy branching; brittle when dry.

Seasonal Care Guide

Placement & Seasonal Notes

  • Placement: Full sun
  • Notes: Needs full exposure to maintain needle density.
  • Winter: Protect roots from desiccating wind in containers.
  • Summer: Monitor water needs closely in high heat.

Leaf Traits

  • Persistence: Evergreen
  • Form: Conifer

Watering & Fertilization

  • Watering: Low to moderate
  • Notes: Deep but infrequent watering preferred.
  • Season: Spring → Autumn
  • Fertilization: Balanced
  • Notes: Use slow-release in early spring; avoid overfeeding.

Training Techniques

  • Wiring: Spring or Autumn
  • Notes: Wire in cooler months to avoid snap risk.
  • Pruning: Structural in spring, maintenance summer
  • Notes: Avoid pruning in high heat - sap loss risk.
  • Repotting: Every 2-3 years
  • Notes: Repot every 3-4 years; careful not to disturb tap root.

Propagation

  • Method: Cuttings or seed
  • Notes: Graft onto vigorous understock for bonsai.

Zone 8b Considerations

Avoid repotting in wet winter