KARL FUCHS DEODAR CEDAR

Plant Name: Karl Fuchs Deodar Cedar
Scientific Name: Cedrus deodara ‘Karl Fuchs’ — Karl Fuchs Himalayan Cedar, Blue Deodar Cedar
Mature Height: 12–15 ft
Mature Spread: 6–10 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (6–12 in/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: Silvery-blue to blue-gray, soft, needle-like, evergreen
Fall Color: Remains silvery-blue to blue-gray
Flower Color: Inconspicuous
Bloom Time: Fall
Fruit: Upright, barrel-shaped cones that mature from green to brown
Hardiness Zones: 6–9 (−10°F to 20°F)
Features: Compact size; striking silvery-blue foliage; graceful pyramidal form; evergreen year-round; excellent specimen tree; drought tolerant once established
Additional Facts: Karl Fuchs is a compact, blue-foliaged selection of Deodar Cedar prized for its smaller landscape size and attractive silvery-blue color. It is well suited to smaller landscapes where a standard Deodar Cedar would become too large.