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

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

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) — Foliage is scale-like, bright green turning bronze in cold; hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8, image 66

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) — Ideal as a specimen tree or privacy screen; scientifically named Calocedrus decurrens

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

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