A blue evergreen with bright silver-tipped new growth, bringing crisp contrast and year-round structure to the landscape
FEATURES:
- Silvery-white tips on new growth for a bright, high-contrast look in spring
- Blue to silvery-blue needles that hold color and texture through every season
- Upright, pyramidal form with strong evergreen structure and presence
- Excellent specimen tree for focal beds, lawn panels, and prominent corners
- Striking against dark evergreens for clean contrast and a layered design look
- Strong winter interest with evergreen color and bold form when the garden is quiet
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Contrast is the secret to making blue conifers look intentional. Pair this with deep greens and simple shapes, then repeat a silver or cool tone once at ground level with a gray stone, blue fescue, or silvery groundcover. That small repeat makes the whole planting feel designed.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 25-35' tall
- Mature Width: 15-20' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 15-20' apart
Silver Tip Atlas Cedar
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Cedrus atlantica 'Silberspitz'
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A blue evergreen with bright silver-tipped new growth, bringing crisp contrast and year-round structure to the landscape
FEATURES:
- Silvery-white tips on new growth for a bright, high-contrast look in spring
- Blue to silvery-blue needles that hold color and texture through every season
- Upright, pyramidal form with strong evergreen structure and presence
- Excellent specimen tree for focal beds, lawn panels, and prominent corners
- Striking against dark evergreens for clean contrast and a layered design look
- Strong winter interest with evergreen color and bold form when the garden is quiet
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Contrast is the secret to making blue conifers look intentional. Pair this with deep greens and simple shapes, then repeat a silver or cool tone once at ground level with a gray stone, blue fescue, or silvery groundcover. That small repeat makes the whole planting feel designed.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 25-35' tall
- Mature Width: 15-20' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 15-20' apart
Why plant Silver Tip Atlas Cedar?
Silver Tip Atlas Cedar is chosen for contrast you can see from across the yard. The blue needles provide cool, steady color, and in spring the new growth pushes with bright silvery-white tips, creating a crisp, highlighted effect that makes the whole tree look luminous. The form is naturally strong and evergreen, giving the landscape structure in every season, especially winter when shape and texture matter most.
It’s a high-impact conifer that looks polished without being fussy. If you want one tree that brings year-round design value and a standout spring detail, this one checks both boxes.
How to use Silver Tip Atlas Cedar in the landscape?
Plant it as a focal evergreen where the silver-tipped growth can be seen from key views, near an entry approach, beside a patio, or in a front yard bed. It looks especially clean against dark green backdrops, so place it near deep green hedges or evergreens to amplify the blue needles and make the spring tips pop. Give it space to develop a balanced pyramid shape, and keep nearby plantings lower and simpler so the texture and color remain the feature. Use stone, gravel, or a clean mulch ring at the base to keep the presentation crisp and architectural.
Frequently Asked Questions
This conifer does not produce showy blooms. It may form cones as it matures, but it’s primarily grown for evergreen blue needles and the distinctive silver-tipped spring growth.
The brightest silver effect is on fresh spring growth. As the season progresses, the tips mature and blend into the tree’s blue to silvery-blue foliage, keeping a cool-toned look year-round.
Very little. Prune selectively in late winter to remove dead or damaged branches if needed. Avoid heavy pruning so the tree maintains its natural pyramidal form and attractive texture.
