Cedrus deodara (Himalayan cedar, Deodar)

Botanical name: Cedrus deodara
Common name(s): Himalayan cedar, Deodar
Categories: Trees

Plant description:

This attractive cedar, with silver-blue foliage, grows fairly fast and is suitable only for very large gardens. It makes an ideal avenue or windbreak tree for farms. Prune in late spring to increase density. Drought resistant once established. Small potted specimens are often used as Christmas trees in South African homes.

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Botanical Pronunciation: SEE-drus de-o-DAR-a

Cedrus deodara requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Botanical name	Cedrus deodara
Plant Care	Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water. Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	24 m * 10 m
Categories	Trees
Common name(s)	Himalayan cedar, Deodar
Origin	Himalayas
Foliage	This tree has silver-blue foliage.
Uses in landscape design	It makes an ideal avenue or windbreak tree for farms. Large gardens
Drought tolerance	High
Maintenance	Prune in late spring to increase density.
Growth rate	Fast
Interesting planting ideas	Small potted specimens are often used as Christmas trees.

This tree has silver-blue foliage.

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