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Features and care<\/h2><\/h2><\/div>
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The Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica)<\/strong> is a large, moderately growing evergreen tree native to the mountains of North Africa. It can reach 20 to 30 meters in height, developing a straight trunk and a broad, pyramidal crown in young specimens, which becomes progressively more spread out with age. Its branches are arranged in a staggered fashion and have dense foliage composed of short needles, grouped in small fascicles, with a bluish-green or grayish-green color. It is a highly valued species in parks and large gardens for its majestic stature, hardiness, and attractive foliage. <\/p>\n

During its development, it produces upright, cylindrical cones with green hues that later turn brown as they mature. Its foliage remains year-round, providing structure and color even during the coldest months. It is a hardy species, well-adapted to temperate and continental climates, drought-tolerant once established, and suitable for spaces where it can fully develop its ample structure. <\/p>\n

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size, a uniform structure and vigorous development from the first years of planting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Extended species profile<\/h2><\/div>

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Crop<\/p><\/div>

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Exposure<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Full sun<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Irrigation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-RIEGO 2\/5 \u00b7 low \u2014 supplemental irrigation during establishment and drought; allow to partially dry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Soil \/ moisture<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Dry to cool; excellent drainage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Bloom<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Climate<\/p><\/div>

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USDA Hardiness<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

6\u20139<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Compatible climates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Csa, Csb, Cfb dry, Dfb soft<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Tolerance to humid climate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-HUM 2\/5 \u00b7 low<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Maintenance<\/p><\/div>

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Development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

ORN-ALT 5\/5 \u00b7 20\u201335 m \u00b7 medium growth<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Pests<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

ORN-PLAGA 3\/5 \u00b7 medium \u2014 aphids, processionary caterpillars, mites and root rots in poorly drained soil<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Pass<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-FERTILIZER 1\/5 \u00b7 very low \u2014 usually organic matter or slow release in spring is sufficient; avoid excess N<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>