Cedrus deod. 'Aurea' - 50-60 CM C3

Description
The Deodar cedar 'Aurea' (Cedrus deodara) is a tree or small tree that grows conical, overhanging and usually reaches a height of about 15 metres and a width of about 10 metres. Its leaves are yellow-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, acidic, moist to wet soil in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location.

Bulletpoints
* Resistant to urban climates

leaves
The Deodar cedar 'Aurea' is evergreen. Its needles are yellow-green, soft.

Spread
Himalaya.

Frost hardiness
The Deodar cedar 'Aurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Deodar cedar 'Aurea' is a conical and overhanging tree or small tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 6 - 10 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with twine. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the twine must of course be removed. - This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer.

Fruit
Cones.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, heather garden, rock garden, park

Root
Cedrus deodara 'Aurea' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms roots close to the surface.