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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

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) — conifer / tree for full; when designing landscapes, allow ample space for this tree to spread and achieve its full grandeur
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Originating from the Himalayas; this tree exudes a sense of serenity and timelessness
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Its majestic stature makes it an exquisite focal point in expansive landscapes
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — lending a cooling effect to the surrounding landscape.<br><br>For optimal growth; its needles adorn the branches in a
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — gracefully evolving into a more rounded or flat-topped form with age; originating from the Himalayas, image 55
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
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — conifer / tree for full
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — approximately 1 to 2 inches in length; conifer / tree for full
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; hardy to USDA
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — is an evergreen conifer of majestic stature and gentle elegance; adaptable to a variety of conditions, image 50
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 with a 20-40
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — Originating from the Himalayas
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — gracefully evolving into a more rounded or flat-topped form with age; originating from the Himalayas
Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara) — approximately 1 to 2 inches in length; conifer / tree for full, image 57
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