Cedrus atlantica – Atlas Cedar

Atlas cedar. A large stately evergreen tree from North Africa, growing to 30 m (100 ft) or more there. Most valued for the essential oil distilled from the wood which is used medicinally and in perfumery and toiletries; the timber is also valued for construction etc. Likes a dry sunny site; hardy to -15°C. Stratification: CS4. Number of seeds: 8.