Karl Fuchs Himalayan Cedar
Cedrus deodara 'Karl Fuchs'
Description | A striking evergreen with bright blue spring growth, that gradually matures to green, resulting in a unique shimmering effect throughout most of the year. Provides a striking vertical element in the landscape. Ideal as a specimen against a backdrop of darker green conifers or shrubs, or massed for a dramatic statement of color. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Once established water deeply occasionally. |
Blooms | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 15 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide in 10 years. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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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 | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Companion Plants | Camellia (Camellia); Fuchsia (Fuchsia); Azalea (Azalea); Magnolia (Magnolia); Japanese Maple (Acer) |
Care | Grows easily in a wide range of soil types; avoid poorly drained, soggy sites. Best foliage color in full sun. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-11

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