Deodar Cedar

CEDAR, DEODAR

Cedrus deodara(SEE-drus dee-o-DAR-a)

Evergreen - Sun

HEIGHT: 50' Spread 30'

SPACING: 20-40'

HABIT: Moderate, large conical shape, pointed to drooping top, foliage to the ground, foliage consists of small pine-like needles.

CULTURE: Any soil, good drainage, plenty of room.

USES: Parks, large estates, evergreen back drop.

PROBLEMS: Too large at the base for most residential gardens, freeze damage, diseases, bagworms and red spider.

NOTES: Sometimes called "California Christmas tree." Graceful when healthy but I would not invest much money in this plant in the northern part of the state. Native to the Himalayas.

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