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Deodar Cedar

Deodar Cedar

Cedrus deodara

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 5bZone 9b

A stately evergreen conifer with soft, needle-like foliage and gracefully drooping branches, valued for its elegant form and drought tolerance. Native to the Himalayas, it makes a striking specimen tree in large landscapes.

Overview

Form
pyramidal to conical, weeping branches
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–60′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high

Flood Tolerance

none
Zone 5bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 9b

pH Range

67.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Succession Role

climax

Native Range

Himalayas (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan)

Function & Care

biomass/mulchwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with