Deodar Cedar
Cedrus deodara
Full sun
Once established water deeply occasionally.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | SEE-drus dee-oh-DAR-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Because this conifer is quite heat and drought tolerant when established, and thrives in the west and southwest, it is commonly referred to as California Christmas Tree. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 40 to 50 ft. tall, 20 to 30 ft. wide; 150 ft. tall in native range. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Great focal point and specimen in parks and large gardens. Give this tree plenty of room to spread as it will be the dominant feature in the landscape. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Specimen, Windbreak, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established water deeply occasionally. |
| Companion Plants | Camellia (Camellia); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Magnolia (Magnolia); Japanese Maple (Acer); Fuschia (Fuschia) |
Grows easily in a wide range of soil types; avoid poorly drained, soggy sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant