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Deodar Cedar

Cedrus Deodara

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Overview

The Deodar Cedar, Cedrus deodara, stands out with its graceful, pyramidal form and drooping branches. This evergreen conifer boasts soft, blue-green needles up to 2 inches long. Capable of reaching heights of 40-70 feet with a 20-40 foot spread, it adds a stately elegance to large spaces. Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it's hardy in USDA zones 7-9. Its majestic stature makes it an exquisite focal point in expansive landscapes.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 7–10Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Consider Deodar Cedar an investment in the landscape
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — this tree exudes a sense of serenity and timelessness; it thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil, image 53Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — gracefully evolving into a more rounded or flat-topped form with ageDeodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — When designing landscapes, allow ample space for this tree to spread and achieve its full grandeurDeodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — its needles adorn the branches in a delightful blue-green hue; naturally tailored for distinguished landscape, image 58Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Consider Deodar Cedar an investment in the landscape; its majestic stature makes it an exquisite focal point in expansiveDeodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Capable of reaching heights of 40-70 feet with a 20-40 foot spread, it adds a stately elegance to large spaces, image 47+75

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Consider Deodar Cedar an investment in the landscape
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — this tree exudes a sense of serenity and timelessness; it thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil, image 53
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — gracefully evolving into a more rounded or flat-topped form with age
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — When designing landscapes, allow ample space for this tree to spread and achieve its full grandeur
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — its needles adorn the branches in a delightful blue-green hue; naturally tailored for distinguished landscape, image 58
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Consider Deodar Cedar an investment in the landscape; its majestic stature makes it an exquisite focal point in expansive
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Capable of reaching heights of 40-70 feet with a 20-40 foot spread, it adds a stately elegance to large spaces, image 47
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Hardy to USDA zone 7, it is tolerant to drought once established
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Hardy to USDA zone 7, it is tolerant to drought once established; approximately 1 to 2 inches in length
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — The Deodar Cedar, Cedrus deodara, stands out with its graceful, pyramidal form and drooping branches; preferring full sun and
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Originating from the Himalayas; this tree exudes a sense of serenity and timelessness, image 52
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — is an evergreen conifer of majestic stature and gentle elegance; adaptable to a variety of conditions
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — as this specimen will provide awe-inspiring beauty for generations to come
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Hardy to USDA zone 7, it is tolerant to drought once established; approximately 1 to 2 inches in length, image 62
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — adaptable to a variety of conditions; is an evergreen conifer of majestic stature and gentle elegance
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it's hardy in USDA zones 7-9; capable of reaching heights of 40-70 feet, image 48
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Deodar Cedar is characterized by its pyramidal shape in youth
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — This evergreen conifer boasts soft, blue-green needles up to 2 inches long
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — naturally tailored for distinguished landscape designs; this evergreen conifer boasts soft, blue-green needles up to 2 inches
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — naturally tailored for distinguished landscape designs
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — lending a cooling effect to the surrounding landscape.<br><br>For optimal growth; its needles adorn the branches in, image 59
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — This evergreen conifer boasts soft, blue-green needles up to 2 inches long; gracefully evolving into a more rounded or
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — as this specimen will provide awe-inspiring beauty for generations to come; its needles are needle-shaped
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it's hardy in USDA zones 7-9
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