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M. Ritter, W. Mark, J. Reimer and C. Stubler
Photo Locations:
Huntington Botanical Gardens - San Marino, CA, Strybing Arboretum - San Francisco, CA, Bakersfield, CA, Los Altos, CA, Stanford University - Palo Alto, CA and UC Santa Cruz Arboretum - Santa Cruz, CA
DEODAR CEDAR
Cedrus deodara
General Notes
Drought tolerant, although several years of drought has stressed a considerable number to the extent of killing them. A weeping cultivar, 'pendula', can be espaliered. Has fragrant bark and leaf. Native to Eastern Afghanistan, Northern Pakistan, and North-central India.
A Cedrus deodara in Sacramento Capital Park is registered as a California Big Tree. It measures 98 feet high, with a trunk circumference of 228 inches and a crown spread of 85 feet.
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- Cedrus deodara - Pinaceae
- Synonyms:
Common Names: Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar - Native To: Eastern Afghanistan, Northern Pakistan, and North-central India
- Habit: Spreading or Weeping
and covers an Extensive Area.
Has Evergreen foliage. - Shape: Conical
- Sunset Zones: 3 - 10 and 14 - 24
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil. Drought tolerant.
- Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
- Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
- Height: 80 feet
- Canopy Width: 40 feet
- Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Season
- Longevity: Greater than 150 years
- Leaves: Needle Blue Green or Medium Green. Evergreen.
- Flowers: Inconspicuous. Flowers in Fall. Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
- Cone: Brown Very Large (Over 3.00 inches), fruiting in Spring.
- Bark: Dark Gray, Furrowed
- Pest & Disease: Resistant to Verticillium. Susceptible to Beetle Borers, Phytophthora, Root Rot and Sooty Mold
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Moderate to Dense in Leaf
- Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
- Health Hazard: Allergy
- Biogenic Emissions: Low
- Fire Resistance: Unfavorable
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