Blue Atlas Cedar
Blue Atlas Cedar Trees are the most popular of all Atlas Cedar Trees. They are a majestic evergreen tree with flat-topped limbs covered in patches of silvery blue-green needles. The Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) takes its name from the Atlas Mountains of Northern Africa, from which it is native. In 1827 on a visit to Tangier, Morocco, English botanist P.B. Web discovered the Blue Atlas cedar. By 1840, Britain and Europe began to cultivate the tree, which was later introduced to local nurseries in the United States. Oil extracted from the Blue Atlas Cedar was used by ancient Egyptians for embalming, cosmetics, perfumery, incense, and medicinal purposes. The natural aroma serves as an insect repellent, making the wood a popular choice for modern furniture builders. These evergreen conifers need plenty of room to grow. In the garden, the Blue Atlas Cedar grows quickly to about 20 feet and then begins to spread upwards of 35 feet across, so setting the perfect location for this tree is cr