Incense Cedar
Calocedrus Decurrens
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
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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