Deodar Cedar

Deodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara)
Height: 80 feet Spread: 60 feet Sunlight: Full sun Hardiness Zone: 6a Other Names: Himalayan Cedar
 
Description: The Deodar Cedar is a grand, spreading tree with a broad habit of growth, pendulous branches, and shimmering silvery-blue needles. It is best used for its majestic architectural qualities as a solitary landscape accent, requiring plenty of space to grow to its full potential.
 
Ornamental Features:
Form: Characteristic tiered habit of growth with almost oriental horizontally-tiered branches.
Foliage: Attractive silvery blue evergreen needles that remain ornamental throughout the winter.
 
Landscape Attributes:
Evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a stunning habit of growth.
Fine texture that sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.
Low-maintenance tree that usually looks its best without pruning, although it tolerates pruning well.
No significant negative characteristics.
 
Recommended Uses:
Accent
Shade
Vertical Accent
 
Planting & Growing:
Grows to about 80 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 60 feet.
Low canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground, making it unsuitable for planting under power lines.
Grows at a medium rate and can live to a ripe old age of 100 years or more, making it a heritage tree for future generations.
Thrives in full sunlight.
Very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions but will not tolerate standing water.
May require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat.
Not particular about soil type or pH.
Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location.
This species is not originally from North America.