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Incense Cedar

Calocedrus Decurrens

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Overview

The Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is an evergreen conifer, prized for its aromatic wood and dense, pyramidal form. Mature specimens reach up to 90 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet. Foliage is scale-like, bright green turning bronze in cold. Thriving in USDA zones 5-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Ideal as a specimen tree or privacy screen. Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 5–10Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — The Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is an evergreen conifer
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — potentially reaching heights of 50 to 75 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet; this foliage maintains its deep greenIncense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Ideal as a specimen tree or privacy screenIncense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — making it an excellent choice for creating vertical interest or screening views; it is drought-tolerant once establishedIncense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — This foliage maintains its deep green color all year roundIncense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — conical structure and dense; thriving in USDA zones 5-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, image 72+91

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — The Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is an evergreen conifer
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — potentially reaching heights of 50 to 75 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet; this foliage maintains its deep green
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Ideal as a specimen tree or privacy screen
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — making it an excellent choice for creating vertical interest or screening views; it is drought-tolerant once established
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — This foliage maintains its deep green color all year round
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — conical structure and dense; thriving in USDA zones 5-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, image 72
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — scientifically named Calocedrus decurrens
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Mature specimens reach up to 90 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet; giving rise to the tree's common name
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — making it an excellent choice for creating vertical interest or screening views; it is drought-tolerant once, image 75
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Mature specimens reach up to 90 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet; giving rise to the tree's common, image 65
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — The bark is particularly noteworthy; providing a timeless backdrop to any garden setting
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — potentially reaching heights of 50 to 75 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet; this foliage maintains its, image 74
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — presents an impressive addition to any landscape with its elegant; plant this stalwart as a single specimen, image 71
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — it is drought-tolerant once established; incense Cedar prefers well-draining conditions and full sun to partial shade
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Foliage is scale-like, bright green turning bronze in cold
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — conical structure and dense; thriving in USDA zones 5-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil; the Incense Cedar (Calocedrus, image 67
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — This evergreen coniferous tree is prized for its tall stature; potentially reaching heights of 50 to 75 feet with a
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — scale-like sprays of lush green, image 47
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — giving rise to the tree's common name; or as a stately hedgerow to enjoy its majestic form and aromatic ambiance
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — prized for its aromatic wood and dense
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — The bark is particularly noteworthy
Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — providing a timeless backdrop to any garden setting; making it an excellent choice for creating vertical interest or
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