How to Grow and Care for Deodar cedar

Deodar cedar, also known as Himalayan cedar, Cedar of the Himalaya, Indian cedar, Deodar

Deodar cedar requires minimal attention once established, making it an easy-care conifer ideal for spacious landscapes. It prefers full sun exposure and well-draining soil to thrive. Special care points include providing ample space for its broad, pyramidal growth habit, and occasional deep watering during extended dry spells to maintain health.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Deodar cedar

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	3-9

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Varieties of Deodar cedar

Deodar cedar 'Golden Horizon'

Deodar cedar 'Golden Horizon' is a fast-growing coniferous evergreen tree that offers long needle-like foliage that emerges in a golden-yellow color (hence the name) and turns to yellow-green as they mature. It is a cultivar of Deodar cedar, which usually has dark green foliage. This tree is easy to grow and requires no pruning, making it a popular choice for gardeners.

Deodar cedar 'Aurea'

Deodar cedar 'Aurea' is a strikingly golden-hued variety of evergreen conifer, distinguished by its cascading, needle-like foliage and conical growth habit. As it matures, deodar cedar 'Aurea''s branches sweep gracefully, creating a majestic, soft silhouette. Thriving in cooler climates with ample space to showcase its splendor, deodar cedar 'Aurea' demands attention in any landscape setting with its shimmering, sunlit-toned needles and stately presence.

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Deodar cedar is an evergreen with a young, broadly pyramidal shape, maturing into wide, spreading branches and a less prominent central leader. The elongate, pliable needles, measuring 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm), are grayish-green with a light blue tinge at the tips. These needles cluster on dwarf shoots. Deodar cedar is distinct for its large, erect male cones and barrel-shaped female cones that perch atop branches. The needles are singularly born on stems and are triangular to quadrangular in cross-section.