Incense Cedar
Calocedrus decurrens
SKU
2038
Fragrant, rich green, fern-like foliage cloaks the upright branches of this handsomely shaped tree with a naturally formal, symmetrical appearance. Easy to grow and adaptable to a variety of garden conditions - including heat, humidity, and periodic dry spells! A fine evergreen for use as a tall screen, windbreak, or landscape specimen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kal-oh-SEE-druss DEK-ur-enz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Grows 15 to 20 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide in 10 years; 50 ft. tall with age. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Windbreak, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Key Feature | Handsome Specimen Tree |
Provide deep, enriched, acidic, loamy, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh, drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers evenly moist soils, but tolerates mild, periodic dry spells. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 8
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