Cedrus deodara - 60-80 CM C7.5

Description
The Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara) is a tree that grows conical, overhanging and usually reaches a height of about 15 metres and a width of about 10 metres. Its leaves are blue-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, cannot be built over

leaves
The Deodar cedar is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green, soft.

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

Spread
Himalaya.

Frost hardiness
The Deodar cedar has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, overhanging.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Cedrus deodara 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
Red-brown, oval cones.

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

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