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Cedrus deodara (Deodar)
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1 hour care
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per year
15m
Max height
Max height
12m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cedrus deodara
Other names
Deodar, Fountain tree, Indian cedar, Himalayan cedar
Genus
Cedrus Cedrus
Species
C. deodara - C. deodara is a large, evergreen, coniferous tree with a conical habit with a drooping leading shoot at first, later becoming broad-crowned. Its needle-like foliage is slightly glaucous and whorled. It bears broadly-ovoid cones.
Cedrus deodara is: Evergreen
Tree shape
Broad crowned, Broadly conical, Drooping, Tall
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Honey fungus Honey fungus
General care
Pruning
No regular pruning necessary.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Cedrus deodara (Deodar) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained soil. Needs plenty of space.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Cedrus deodara
Other names
Deodar, Fountain tree, Indian cedar, Himalayan cedar
Genus
Cedrus Cedrus
Species
C. deodara - C. deodara is a large, evergreen, coniferous tree with a conical habit with a drooping leading shoot at first, later becoming broad-crowned. Its needle-like foliage is slightly glaucous and whorled. It bears broadly-ovoid cones.
Foliage
Evergreen
Tree shape
Broad crowned, Broadly conical, Drooping, Tall
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Colour
Foliage
Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
No regular pruning necessary.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Cedrus deodara (Deodar) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained soil. Needs plenty of space.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Cedrus deodara (Deodar)
Common pest name
Pine wilt disease; Pine wood nematode
Scientific pest name
Bursaphelenchus xylophilus
Type
Nematode
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Nematode pest has caused extensive damage in Portugal and areas outside of Europe; EU project assessing risk of pest to northern Europe. Subject to EU emergency measures. Awareness raising needed wrt risk of entry via vectors that have been recently intercepted (May; June; 2013).
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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