Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica)


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Type

conifer tree icon

Conifer

Status

tree introduced into Canada

Introduced

Edible fruit/nut tree?

NO

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Cedrus atlantica

Common English name: Atlas cedar

Other names:

French name: Cèdre de l’Atlas

Habitat

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Other notes

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Hardiness zone(s)

6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.

For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.

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