Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Cedrus

Species:

Cedrus atlantica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

4000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 21–30 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with cold stratification followed by warm temperatures. Light enhances germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI