Cedrus deodara

Enjoy DEODAR CEDAR trees for their...

. stately graceful form + drooping branches
. aromatic + silvery blue-green foliage
. carefree + long-lived + eco-friendly growth
. use as a Living Christmas Tree + holiday greenery
. deer resistant + salt spray tolerant foliage

usda plant hardiness zones: 7, 8, 9 | sunset plant hardiness zones: 2-12, 14 [western states]

mature height: 40-60'+ x 25-35'
plant family: Pinaceae [Pine Family]
plant origin: Himalayas [Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kashmir, India, Tibet, Nepal] - Introduced in 1831
Genus name Cedrus = Greek word kedros [cedar] + Species name deodara = ancient Sanskrit [Ayurvedic] name devadara [tree of the Gods]
growth habit: evergreen, pyramidal when young [irregular + wide-spreading silhouette with age], pendulous branching, long-lived, drought tolerant, moderate to fast growth rate
foliage: silvery blue-green, long, needle-like, stiff, sharp, dense radiating clusters [whorls], fine texture
bark: gray, deeply furrowed with age
preferences: sun [tolerates partial shade], well drained, neutral to alkaline soil, wind protection in colder climates
Deodar Cedar's an excellent choice for . . .
dramatic specimen accent trees, large scale privacy screens, Oriental inspired gardens, living Christmas Trees, water-wise [xeriscape] gardens, coastal gardens, deer resistance, large bonsai containers and aromatic holiday decorations.
garden lore: Prized for its aromatic wood and medicinal use in India.
a.k.a. Deodar, Himalayan Cedar

our plant size: Premium Three Gallon Plant