DEODAR CEDAR (GREEN)

Plant Name: Deodar Cedar
Scientific Name: Cedrus deodara — Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar
Mature Height: 40–70 ft
Mature Spread: 20–40 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–3 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate; ~5–10 gal/week while establishing, then ~10–15 gal every 10–14 days once established; increase during extreme heat
Foliage: Soft, blue-green to gray-green, needle-like, evergreen
Fall Color: Remains blue-green to gray-green
Flower Color: Inconspicuous
Bloom Time: Fall
Fruit: Upright, barrel-shaped cones that mature from green to brown
Hardiness Zones: 7–9 (0°F to 20°F)
Features: Graceful pyramidal form; distinctive drooping branch tips; soft evergreen foliage; fast growth; drought tolerant once established; excellent specimen and shade tree
Additional Facts: Deodar Cedar develops a broad, majestic crown with age, with gracefully arching branches and characteristic pendulous branch tips. It performs best in full sun and well-drained soil and is well suited to large landscapes.