| 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 | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Himalayan cedar, Deodar |
| Origin | |
| 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. |
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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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This tree has silver-blue foliage.
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