Cedrus deodara

Himalayas.

Deodar cedar is a conical and overhanging tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 6 - 10 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

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

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

Red-brown, oval cones.

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

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

The Deodar cedar has good frost hardiness.

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

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

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. 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.

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