Scientific
Name
Cedrus deodora
Common
Name
Deodar cedar |
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Hardiness
Zones:
7-8 |
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Habit:
Evergreen |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to partial shade; well drained, some
what dry site |
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Texture:
Fine |
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Form:
Pyramidal; pendulous branches
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Height:
40 to 70'
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Width:
30 to 40' |
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Leaf:
1 to 2" blue-green, sharp pointed needles;
15 to 20 per whorl |
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Flower/Fruit:
3 to 4" bluish green cones on female tree
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Comments:
Good substitute for white pine; subject
to cold injury in zone 6; needs protection from wind; central leader often
dies out
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Cultivars:
Aurea,
Glacier,
Glacier
Blue, Glauca, Gold Cone, Himalayan,
Jim, Pendula,
Snowsprite
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[Snowsprite]
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