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Horstmann's Atlas Cedar
Cedrus atlantica 'Horstmann'
Horstmann's Atlas Cedar
In stock · from $297.99
Cedrus atlantica 'Horstmann' is a charming known for its captivating powder-blue foliage. This slow-growing, intermediate-sized tree maintains a more compact stature, adding considerable presence to smaller gardens. Growing at a rate of about 6-8 inches annually, 'Horstmann' Atlas Cedar forms an elegant small tree with ascending branches adorned with tightly packed, bright needles. This semi-dwarf selection features densely spaced, icy-blue needles, creating an attractive and full yet open appearance.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-27.
Good to know
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Horstmann's Atlas Cedar get?
About 15-20' tall and 8' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Horstmann's Atlas Cedar need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Horstmann's Atlas Cedar need?
Moderate water use.
Will Horstmann's Atlas Cedar grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Horstmann's Atlas Cedar in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $297.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Horstmann's Atlas Cedar wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.