Cedrus atlantica Aurea

Common Name:
Golden Atlas Cedar

Description:
The Cedrus atlantica ‘Aurea’, or Golden Atlas Cedar, is a striking evergreen conifer prized for its golden-yellow foliage that adds year-round interest to gardens and landscapes. This slow-growing, medium-to-large tree has a graceful, pyramidal shape with horizontal branching, making it a fantastic specimen tree. Its needle-like leaves emerge a bright golden-yellow in spring, deepening to a softer golden-green as the seasons progress. It thrives in well-drained soils and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Best planted in full sun to enhance its golden colouring, it is a hardy tree suited to Melbourne’s climate. Due to its size, it is ideal for parks, large gardens, or as a dramatic focal point in expansive landscapes.

Form:

• Tree - Medium
• Tree - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 10–15m
• Width: 6–10m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for large gardens and parks
• Drought tolerant once established
• Evergreen
• Architectural / Feature tree
• Suitable for Bonsai

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Pinus species (Pine Trees)
• Cupressus sempervirens (Italian Cypress)
• Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) for contrast
• Low-growing shrubs like Lavandula (Lavender) or Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) for underplanting