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 5–10Climate Temperate

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — giving rise to the tree's common name

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — giving rise to the tree's common name

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — The Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is an evergreen conifer

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — prized for its aromatic wood and dense

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Mature specimens reach up to 90 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Foliage is scale-like, bright green turning bronze in cold

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cupressaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Incense Cedar prefers well-draining conditions and full sun to partial shade exposure

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — giving rise to the tree's common name

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — The Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is an evergreen conifer

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — prized for its aromatic wood and dense

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Mature specimens reach up to 90 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Foliage is scale-like, bright green turning bronze in cold

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-8, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Ideal as a specimen tree or privacy screen

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — scientifically named Calocedrus decurrens

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — presents an impressive addition to any landscape with its elegant

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — conical structure and dense

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — This evergreen coniferous tree is prized for its tall stature

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — potentially reaching heights of 50 to 75 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — making it an excellent choice for creating vertical interest or screening views

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — It boasts a narrow pyramidal shape when young

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — becoming more columnar in maturity.<br><br>Its leaves are arranged in flattened

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — scale-like sprays of lush green

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — which emit a distinctive spicy fragrance when crushed

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — This foliage maintains its deep green color all year round

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — providing a timeless backdrop to any garden setting

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — The bark is particularly noteworthy

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — with its attractive reddish-brown color and deeply furrowed texture

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — peeling in long strips that add to the tree's ornamental appeal.<br><br>Well-adapted to a variety of soils

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