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Golden Deodar Cedar

Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea'

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Overview

The Golden Deodar Cedar, Cedrus deodara 'Aurea', is an evergreen conifer characterized by its pyramidal shape and golden-yellow foliage. A slow grower, it reaches up to 40-50 feet in height with a 20-30 foot spread. Hardy in zones 7-9, it thrives in full sun, adding year-round interest with its pendulous branches and soft, needle-like leaves. Ideal as a specimen tree, it requires well-draining soil.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–11Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Golden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea') — This ornamental tree is a cultivar of the Himalayan Cedar and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 9
Golden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea') — is an evergreen conifer characterized by its pyramidal shape and golden-yellow foliageGolden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea') — A slow grower, it reaches up to 40-50 feet in height with a 20-30 foot spreadGolden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea') — Ideal as a specimen tree, it requires well-draining soil

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Mature height
25–35 Ft.

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Golden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea') — This ornamental tree is a cultivar of the Himalayan Cedar and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 9
Golden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea') — is an evergreen conifer characterized by its pyramidal shape and golden-yellow foliage
Golden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea') — A slow grower, it reaches up to 40-50 feet in height with a 20-30 foot spread
Golden Deodar Cedar (Cedrus Deodara 'Aurea') — Ideal as a specimen tree, it requires well-draining soil
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