Cedrus deod. 'Blue Globe' - 25-30 CM C5

Description
The Deodar cedar 'Blue Globe' (Cedrus deodara) is a tree that grows in a compact, rounded shape and usually reaches a height of approximately 2 m and a width of approximately 1.8 m. Its needle-like leaves are blue-green in colour. This tree is highly frost-hardy. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, acidic, moist to wet soil in a sunny to semi-shaded, sheltered position.

Bulletpoints
* very decorative * silver-blue new growth * tolerant of urban conditions

Leaves
Highly ornamental. The Deodar cedar 'Blue Globe' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green and soft. Silver-blue, early spring flush.

Spread
Himalaya.

Frost hardiness
The Deodar cedar 'Blue Globe' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Deodar cedar 'Blue Globe' is a compact, rounded tree. It usually reaches a height of 1.2–2 m and a width of approx. 1–1.8 m. Fast-growing. It typically 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 'Blue Globe' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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 'Blue Globe' is a shallow-rooting tree and, depending on the soil, forms roots close to the surface.