Cedrus deod. 'Gold Cascade' - 80-100 CM C5

Description
The Deodar cedar 'Gold Cascade' (Cedrus deodara) is a tree that grows with an overhanging habit and usually reaches a height of around 4 m. Its leaves are a golden-yellow 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 * suitable for urban environments

Leaves
Highly ornamental. The Deodar cedar 'Gold Cascade' is evergreen. Its needles are golden-yellow and soft.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Himalaya.

Frost hardiness
The Deodar cedar 'Gold Cascade' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Deodar cedar 'Gold Cascade' is a tree with a spreading habit. It usually reaches a height of 2–4 m.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Cedrus deodara 'Gold Cascade' 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
Red-brown, oval cones.

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

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