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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

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) — scale-like sprays of lush green

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — scientifically named Calocedrus decurrens; with its attractive reddish-brown color and deeply furrowed, image 70

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

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Plant this stalwart as a single specimen

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — scale-like sprays of lush green, image 78

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

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — inconspicuous cones about 1 inch in size; conifer / tree for full or half

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — The Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is an evergreen conifer; foliage is scale-like, bright green, image 63

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — it is drought-tolerant once established

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — This foliage maintains its deep green color all year round; ideal as a specimen tree or privacy screen

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — inconspicuous cones about 1 inch in size

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — or as a stately hedgerow to enjoy its majestic form and aromatic ambiance; the bark is particularly noteworthy

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

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — presents an impressive addition to any landscape with its elegant; plant this stalwart as a single specimen

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

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

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — The Incense Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is an evergreen conifer; foliage is scale-like, bright green turning bronze in

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8; which emit a distinctive spicy fragrance when crushed

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

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

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — This evergreen coniferous tree is prized for its tall stature; potentially reaching heights of 50 to 75 feet, image 73

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — Ideal as a specimen tree or privacy screen; scientifically named Calocedrus decurrens, image 68

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — becoming more columnar in maturity.<br><br>Its leaves are arranged in flattened; presents an impressive, image 77

Incense Cedar (Calocedrus Decurrens) — prized for its aromatic wood and dense; this evergreen coniferous tree is prized for its tall stature, image 64

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