Cedrus atlantica
Le cèdre de l’Atlas
Atlas Cedar
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Sainte Baume |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | ♂ 30-60 mm, ♀10 mm |
| Flowering months | September, October |
| Leaf type | Needle |
| Height | 30 m |
Description
Originally from the Atlas mountains in Algeria and Morocco, introduced into southern France for timber production. When young the tree is wide, cone-shaped, becoming irregular with age, the top always erect. Flowers in autumn.
Flowers
The ‘male’ flowers are solitary, cylindrical and yellowish in colour, often with a pinkish tinge. The ‘female’ flower is in the shape of a small cone, greenish-reddish, much less noticeable.
Leaves
Needle leaf is narrow, pointed, like a needle, e.g. Pinus. In 3 layers, each with 25-30 needles. Each layer represents 1 year of growth.
Fruits Seeds
Cones: erect, almost cylindrical, flat top, 5-8 cm long.
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