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Golden Deodar Cedar
Cedrus deodara 'Aurea'
Pronunciation: SEE-drus dee-oh-DAR-uh AW-ree-uh
SKU #02336
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established water deeply occasionally.
SIZE:
Slow to moderate growing; reaches 25 to 35 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.
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| Description | A bold, pyramidal evergreen with attractive golden yellow new foliage that matures to a golden green on graceful, arching branches. The densely branched juvenile develops a more open branched habit as it ages, adding a highly artistic, picturesque element to the landscape. An excellent specimen tree for larger landscapes. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Barberry (Berberis); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in a wide range of soil types; avoid poorly drained, soggy sites. Best foliage color in full sun. Water deeply, regularly in 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. |
Details
| Description | A bold, pyramidal evergreen with attractive golden yellow new foliage that matures to a golden green on graceful, arching branches. The densely branched juvenile develops a more open branched habit as it ages, adding a highly artistic, picturesque element to the landscape. An excellent specimen tree for larger landscapes. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Barberry (Berberis); Camellia (Camellia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in a wide range of soil types; avoid poorly drained, soggy sites. Best foliage color in full sun. Water deeply, regularly in 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Golden Deodar Cedar produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Golden Deodar Cedar evergreen or deciduous?
Golden Deodar Cedar is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Golden Deodar Cedar?
Golden Deodar Cedar is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds.
Is Golden Deodar Cedar resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Golden Deodar Cedar grow?
Golden Deodar Cedar has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Golden Deodar Cedar?
Golden Deodar Cedar grows in an Pyramidal habit.
Where can I use Golden Deodar Cedar in my landscape?
Golden Deodar Cedar is suitable for: Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
What color is the foliage of Golden Deodar Cedar?
Golden Deodar Cedar has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Golden Deodar Cedar?
Good companion plants for Golden Deodar Cedar include: Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Barberry (Berberis); Camellia (Camellia).
How do I care for Golden Deodar Cedar?
Grows easily in a wide range of soil types; avoid poorly drained, soggy sites. Best foliage color in full sun. Water deeply, regularly in 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.
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